Complete English translation
Through the prayer "Our Father," Jesus also stated that the Father in heaven is the Father of all of us.
Today, through the Word of God, will we open our hearts to better know the hearts of our Father in Heaven?
"Remember that You molded me like clay, will You now turn me to dust again?"
"Remember, that You made me from clay, but You want to make me dust again?"
Job 10:9
From Dust to Clay
Listen to the truth of the Lord: "from dust to clay."
Together we will find what the Father in heaven wants for us.
Who are we in His eyes—are we just as slaves needed to do His work?
Or is there a much more noble purpose?
What is needed to turn dust into clay? Water.
Who is God's task to shape us, teach us, and guide us? The Holy Spirit.
How can the clay that has been formed become a useful container? Fire.
Hopefully, someone can see the symbolism that God uses here.
Kenka wan unan aian memoenuk (Y: human yatzar is from dust land... - Genesis 2:7 A vaal describe how a person works clay craftsman.
You are our Father!
We are clay, and You are that shaped us, and we all are the work of Your hands.
- Isaiah 64:8
If a person purifies himself from evil things, he will be house furniture for the meaning that noble, he is sanctified, considered worthy for the master to use and provided for every noble work.
Like insignificant dust and blown by the wind here and there, that is the existence of humans. However, when he understood God's call, he surrender himself as clay that is ready to be processed by the hands of the Creator. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, every person who believes will through the process of formation, destruction, and re-formation in order to fulfill His plan. More than just being formed, their faith also forged in the fire of trial to become a strong vessel and ready to serve God's work.
THIS IS THE CONTENT OF GOD'S HEART
God makes human life meaningful, no longer like mortal dust, but as a vessel for noble work are we only limited to tools / servants / slaves in the eyes of God?
Everyone has a personal experience with God. These life experiences confirm the testimony of the Bible, so that we not just 'knowing' about God, but really knowing, experiencing, and feeling His touch in a real way.
Some time ago, my family and I drove out of town before going home for Eid. During the long queue at the toll gate, I saw an official of Jasa Marga is organizing his team. At a glance, a prayer came to mind: "Wow God, if only they opened the toll gate in next to our car, of course we don't need to queue this long." However, I immediately petrified, cooking for trivial matters like this does God need to intervene?
But beyond my expectations, the official and his officers rushed forward from far behind until they arrived right in front of me.
Our car, they opened the road barrier and allowed my car to enter the empty track. I was stunned... Maybe in that long line, they opened the barrier right in front of my car? That day I really learned through experience that the God we worship turns out to be very concerned about the small details of our lives.
"I want to lead the blind on the road (derekh = big road) that they don't know, and want to take them to walk on the streets (Netivot = small streets) that they do not know." - Isaiah 42:16 god not only gives direction to life in general (derekh), but he is also actively involved in directing our every little step (netivot).
Then what about this Word of God:
"Because you did NOT receive the spirit of slavery that made you afraid again, but you received the Spirit that made you the Son of God. By the Spirit we cry out: 'O Abba, oh Father!' The Spirit testifies with our spirit, that we are children of God" - Romans 8:15-16 "And because you are a son, God has sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out: 'Abba, Father!' So you are no longer servants, but children; if you are children, then you are also heirs, by God" - Galatians 4:7 "... Come, you who are blessed by My Father, accept (inherit/inherit) the Kingdom that has been prepared for you since the world was created." - Matthew 25:34
THIS IS THE CONTENT OF GOD'S HEART
God wants us to live as His children, not just servants, slaves, let alone just as tools. He longs to pass on His kingdom to us, so that we can rule together with Jesus.
Conclusion: God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him. - John Piper, Desiring God Ministry the glory of God is most evident in us, when we find joy and full satisfaction only in Him.
• If serving God only because of obligation, that is the mentality/identity of the slave.
• If we serve God because we are satisfied and happy in Him, that is the mentality/identity of children and heirs who love their Father.
Hebrews 2: Jesus is the firstborn in the Kingdom of God, we are His brothers, and he is not ashamed to admit that we are brothers.