Not Rejected, but Reworked

“And the vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to do.” Jeremiah 18:4 ESV

How many times have you seen your plans and goals in life slipping out of reach? You have a college degree in your desired field but can’t get your foot in the door to plant your feet. You find yourself in a career you haven’t chosen, and as the years go by your dream job is becoming less plausible. It could be you hindered yourself by some regrettable decisions you’ve made placing you where you are now. Have you ever asked yourself, how did I get here? I have. The answer is I put myself here. But it is amazing how God still works out His perfect will for us, wherever we are.

Being in a place you don’t want to be is frustrating. But there is a reason why you are there. I’m not one to say, ‘just make the best of it’ but to say, ‘trust in God to show you the way.’ You may be surprised that you are not where you want to be, but you are where God wants you to be. Once you accept that, it makes all the difference in the world. Trust me, I know. We have our plans and goals, so does God. Sometimes they match, sometimes they don’t.

The Lord gave the prophet Jeremiah an illustration of His sovereignty over the people of Judah. He had him go down to the potter’s house and watch him. “And the vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to do.” (Jer.18:4 esv) Whatever the reason for being spoiled in the potter’s hand, He is reworking you to be all you were meant to be. The Lord has plans for you. You’re not rejected, but being reworked. You may get that dream job after all, just not where you thought it would be. And if you don’t, your dream will come true right where you are if you allow the potter to do His work.