Treasures in Jars of Clay

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us - 2 Cor 4:7

This verse teaches me three (3) things:

1. It is a great reminder that we have this treasure that is very precious and that we ought to share with others: the gospel of Jesus Christ.

2. It prevents us from thinking to highly of ourselves. We are nothing but jars of clay: easily cracked and broken. We have nothing to boast on. Let him who boasts boast on the treasure (1 Cor 1:20-31)

3. It ought to humble us. Feeble as we are, God still chooses to use us for His glory and to store His treasure. He does that to show that the surpassing power is from Him and not from us (2 Cor. 4:7). We're imperfect and easily cracked just like the jars of clay, yet it is through the crack that God's light often shines through.