The Kiln
When Clay meets Fire
Firing is the process of subjecting clay to very high temperatures The intention of the potter is to bring the clay to a “mature state’. One in which it will withstand the rigors of utility. Pottery and clay artifacts have survived for generations due to the transformative nature of the firing process.
In much the same way we engage with our Maker as Potter when we encounter the transformation wrought by His love. Even though life’s heat- waves overwhelm, traumatize, batter, bruise, choke, stifle, shock and unsettle us, the Able Potter is right there minding the fire, stoking its embers to ensure that his beloved will come through the fire as exquisite, settled vessels, hard as diamonds – fit for his kingdom.
Bon Firing - Tzpora
Firing is the process of subjecting clay to very high temperatures The intention of the potter is to bring the clay to a “mature state’. One in which it will withstand the rigors of utility. Pottery and clay artifacts have survived for generations due to the transformative nature of the firing process.
In much the same way we engage with our Maker as Potter when we encounter the transformation wrought by His love. Even though life’s heat- waves overwhelm, traumatize, batter, bruise, choke, stifle, shock and unsettle us, the Able Potter is right there minding the fire, stoking its embers to ensure that his beloved will come through the fire as exquisite, settled vessels, hard as diamonds – fit for his kingdom.
Bon Firing - Tzpora
We are Vessels of Great Treasure
We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves
2 Corinthians 4:7