10/06/2025
Morning Devotional: “The Cracked Pot”
Bible Verse:
2 Corinthians 4:7 (NIV)
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.”
Short Story:
There was once an old woman who carried water every day from the river to her home, using two clay pots tied to a wooden pole. One pot was perfect; the other had a small crack. By the time she reached home, the cracked pot had leaked out half its water.
This went on for years. The cracked pot felt ashamed and sad that it couldn’t do its job fully. One day, the woman smiled and said, “Did you notice the flowers along your side of the path? I planted seeds there, and you’ve been watering them every day. The other pot didn’t do that.”
The pot was flawed but through its weakness, something beautiful had grown.
Reflection:
We all have cracks imperfections, past mistakes, or struggles. But God doesn’t discard us. He uses us, even in our weakness, to bring life and beauty to others. Don’t be discouraged by what you lack; God’s power shines brightest through our broken places.
