The carpenter relies upon his tools to be correct for whatever job is being done and, also, that his saw is sharp and the proper cutting type. No real builder of various items would even think about doing quality work without the best of tools to aid his efforts. Consider what type of music would come to the ear, if the wrong instruments were played for certain parts, or worse; the instruments were out of tune or broken down – guitars missing strings, a drum with a hole in the skin, violins with loose strings, a trumpet clogged, and so on. Without the instrument being correct and in good shape, the person working or playing could not be able to perform at peak. Now, consider the same truth with regard to God and His saved vessels.

We are the instruments that God plays upon, works through and, if we are in terrible condition, or out of tune with His purposes, what can we ever accomplish for Him? It is needful that we are careful to keep ourselves in spiritual condition, so that God will be honored as we render the best service needed. Tools are such necessary items to function within certain job arenas. Shall not we take care about the condition of our own being with regard to being used in the arena of souls? Often times I have had to replace various tools, because of bad shape, or broken, or just not proper for my needs. I have also had to take my wood saw and have it sharpened after I had worked myself half to death over a dull edge.

May God help each of us to be in the condition we ought to be, so that God will be pleased with our performance; and impact for His Glory will occur.

Copyright 2004 Rev. J.W. Arnold