Clay Treasures

The mystery of Christianity is neither Treasures (divine nature) nor Clay Jars (Humanity). We can see one in the starry heavens and the other in a starred daze. The mystery lies in the Treasures in Clay jars, that we should see divine nature shining through humanity.

The Clay Jar does not cease to exist just because there are treasures in it. Like wise, we do not lose our human nature the moment we have God in us (though many of us try to achieve that end). In fact, the clay jar is more evidently seen for the clay it is because of the contrast with the treasure in it.

Neither does the Treasure loses its value just because it is in a clay jar. In fact, greater is the glory of treasures in clay jars than treasures. Compare a proud person with divine humility shining through. How much greater the glory compared to one with a humble temperament in the first place. Or a timid person going forth in divine wrath. How much greater the impact compared to one who is easily angered!

- Insights by Watchman Nee, Adapted