Day 6: Arguing with the Potter

Scripture Focus: Isaiah 44

"Woe to the one who quarrels with his Maker-an earthenware vessel among the vessels of earth! Will the clay say to the potter, 'What are you doing?'" -Isaiah 45:9, NASB

Have you ever found yourself wondering whether things went wrong in the Creation Workshop the day your DNA blueprint was put together? Or perhaps it isn't your physical appearance that causes you to resent your Maker, but you're vulnerable to the same temptation that got Eve in trouble: God's keeping something good from me, and I need to take things into my own hands in order to really be fulfilled.

When we are dissatisfied with our physical design, unhappy with God's plan for our lives, or tempted to resent or resist His will, we can end up in the dangerous position of "quarreling with our Maker."

Thanks to the wonder of technological and medical advances, we no longer have to live with sagging chins, baggy eyes, bulging waistlines, or otherwise unsatisfactory body parts. We can be clipped, nipped, and tucked; we can even switch our gender!

Further, we can change circumstances that are not to our liking. For example, a woman no longer has to stay married to a husband who cherishes Monday Night Football more than he cherishes his wife-no-fault divorce makes it easy and affordable to end an unhappy or difficult marriage.

In a world of seemingly endless opportunities for new and exciting careers, limitless ways to experience sensual pleasure, and innumerable ways to "fulfill" your life (everything from New Age gurus with offers of superior spirituality to the latest weight-loss plan), there is no shortage of ways to fuel our discontentment.

Here's something to think about: Have you bought into the lie that someone else knows better than your all-knowing Master Potter what is best for you, His prized vessel? Contending with Him is more futile than striving with the wind. The way to true fulfillment is through gratitude, contentment, surrender, and humility.

When we finally learn to trust the Master Potter, our struggle will cease, anger and fear will flee, and we will find rest and tranquility in Him.

Take Time to Reflect
Use Isaiah 44 to direct your heart into worshiping your Master Potter. Focus on His mighty power, His faithful works, and His tender love and care for you. God intimately created you for His good purposes. Memorize Psalm 139:14 and use it to battle lies of discontentment.

True Woman Wyoming Prayer Focus

True Woman Wyoming is only six days away! Ask God to continue preparing all hearts to meet with Him-the speakers, the planners, those leading in worship through music, all the volunteers, attendees, and you!