Three Steps to living intentionally

A vessel is a container that is used to hold something. A chosen vessel is chosen based on the likes of the person choosing it. Acts 9:15-16 What kind of vessel you are is based on the user and maker of the vessel. Features of vessels are: 1. Vessels are molded 2. Vessels have no authority of its own. Jer 18:4. It always obeys the user. It depends on how you want to use it and they will obey you. 3. It is used to contain an object. Chosen vessel is one that is valued for a particular purpose, it is guarded jealously. Who is a chosen vessel of the Lord? He is someone God has separated for his own work. Examples are Stephen, Paul, Samuel etc. Characteristics of chosen vessels What made them to be different from others?? God makes them holy. God shapes them the way he wants to use them. 1Peter 2:9 Be obedient and willing Even if its convenient and inconvenient, be obedient and willing. Faithfulness Chosen vessels are faithful. In little things like money, etc. Faithfulness is not about money alone. It includes impartiality. Commitment Be committed to the things of God. Be lover of God and his people. Titus 1:8 Be a problem solver and hospitable person. Rom 12: 13 Summarily, be ready for God to work on you.