April 1

What if He did this to make the riches of His glory known to the vessels of His mercy, whom He prepared in advance for glory— — Rom 9:23 BSB

Our Father is preparing us for eternity. A vessel made for the kitchen will end up in the kitchen. A vessel for the art gallery or reception room will usually find its way there eventually.

What are you being prepared for? To be a waste container that holds everything people pour into your ears, or a vase that holds sweet fragrance and flowers for the King's palace, or a harp with many strings playing melodies and harmonies of His love and praise? Each of us is moving toward our own place. Let’s get prepared now.

The days of heaven are Christ-centered days,
The Light of Heaven is He;
So walking by His side, our days
Like days of heaven would be.
The days of heaven are endless days
Days of eternity;
May our lives and works endure
As long as the days of heaven shall be.
Walk with us, Lord, through all the days,
And let us walk with Thee;
Until, as Your will is done in heaven,
So shall it be on earth.