Introduction:
A. We are “rights” oriented – marches, rallies, protests.
B. Potter/Clay analogy used throughout Scripture (Is. 64:8; Gen. 2:7; Job 33:6).
C. What are the rights of the Potter?
I. Unquestioned Cooperation
A. Foolishness of speaking back to the Potter (Rm. 9:20; Is. 29:16; 45:9)
B. The Lord’s example of unquestioned cooperation (Jn. 4:34; 6:38; Ph. 2:5-8)
C. How do we react to the Potter’s hand? (Jas. 1:19-22; Jer. 50:24; Jn. 12:48; Mt. 7:21).
II. Work as He Wishes
A. Jeremiah’s trip to the potter’s house (Jer. 18:3-6, 7-11)
B. Compare soft clay to a hard brick
C. God does not work independently of human choice (Lk. 22:42; Jer. 19:1, 10, 15).
III. Glory in His Creation
A. Physical and spiritual creation glorifies God (Ps. 19:1; Eph. 2:10; Mt. 5:16; 2 Cor. 4:7)
B. Have you ever felt proud of the work of your hands?
C. God’s plan for us is high and noble (Zech. 14:20).
Conclusion:
A. His way is best for us—but we must give Him three things:
1. Unquestioned cooperation
2. Freedom to work as He wishes
3. The right to glory in His creation
B. Have Thine Own Way Lord!
C. It is a matter of eternal significance.