Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.
2 Timothy 2:21 NIV
God has much for man to accomplish in these end times. His desire remains unchanged — He wants all men reconciled to Him and brought to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Yet, this desire also requires a man who will dedicate himself entirely to this service. God seeks vessels willing to proclaim the Kingdom of Jesus during these end times.
God has always searched for men who willingly give themselves to His purpose. These men are ordinary people who become extraordinary by surrendering themselves to God. Think of Noah, David, Joseph or Paul. These were ordinary men who chose God’s training, schooling, and purging, allowing the life of Jesus to grow within them.
Today, many people express interest in serving God, but often, they focus more on the glamour of ministry or the rewards of dedication. However, our text teaches that any vessel that would be chosen by God must first undergo a cleansing process. Only those who actively cleanse themselves can serve special purposes as God’s vessels.
God does not settle for just anyone; He seeks those who purge themselves of fleshly desires and commit fully to Jesus. Men who dedicate themselves to this refining process become the ones God uses for His unique purposes. Meanwhile, the cleansing happens when we allow the Holy Spirit to transform us into usable vessels.
Moreover, God never uses just any vessel; He chooses ‘special people’. These people intentionally purge their spirits of unrighteousness, pride, and unholiness through the help of the Holy Spirit. In these end times, God wants to use men to bring many souls back to Him, but He will not choose dirty vessels. He will only select a vessel that undergoes cleansing. Will you commit to this cleansing process so that God can fulfil His desire in and through you?
