“I am the potter, and you are the clay.”
My family and I visited Ilocos Sur almost 10 years ago. We went to a pottery shop where we saw how a clay jar was made. Most of the shops were situated in the backyard. Nothing fancy except for the potter’s stool and a basin of clay. In fact, there were quite a few farm animals playing in the mud beside the workplace. The potter began by getting a handful of clay. He molded the clay firmly, but gently, in his hands. His every move was so exact. His eyes were glued to his work that he did not even look up when we greeted him. When it finally looked perfect to him, he put his masterpiece down and stared at it. We moved to another shop next door which was more “high standard.” It had a well-defined workplace, display shelves, and a reception area. Then there was the potter busy with his clay in one corner. I saw the same passion and intensity in the eyes and hands of the second potter which was present in the first potter. I realized then that the most important for the potter was the clay in his hands. It did not matter to both potters what kind of physical environment they were in.
Having seen and experienced the relationship between the potter and the clay, this verse has become one of my favorites. Jesus works exactly the same way. He molds us with utmost care and gentleness. He does not give us an anything which will break us apart. He has a pretty good idea what He wants us to become. He works in our lives no matter what our life situation is. We might be in a mess or doing okay. He loves us 100%. Nothing can distract Him from pursuing His plans for us.
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