Day 351 Planting Coconuts

The vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter; so he made it again into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to make. Jer. 18:4 

Did you know that if you put a coconut in sea water it can survive for a couple of months? Coconuts have also survived a lot of good and bad press...for a while in the '60s, coconuts were "bad because of their fat content. Now, like with the ramped-up use of coconut water, it’s promoted for its health benefits. Supposedly, about 100 products are currently made from coconuts in the US, and every bit of it can be used.

So can we. By God Himself. Like a coconut, we eventually need to be planted and used. And God can make and remake us over and over again to fit His purposes. Our minds, our hearts, our talents, our physical abilities, even our limitations—He can use them all—to make an impact on this world. Nothing is insignificant when prompted by God.

So, next time a coconut falls from a tree and nearly threatens your life, consider its many wonders and possibilities—the medicinal properties, the building and landscaping possibilities, or something deliciously fun like fresh coconut cake.

Think about your own talents and abilities and what you’d like to do with them. Then ask God to align your own desires to match His. Ask Him again to use every bit of you to accomplish His work.
Be open to change and flexible enough to be reused and reshaped. The steps may be small or large—but the impact may echo into many generations.

Lord, If a single coconut can impact so many, what will You have me do? My heart, mind, and body long to be shaped according to Your purposes, and reshaped as often as needed.Amen.