Title: ESKIL

In Swedish Baby Names the meaning of the name Eskil is Vessel of God.

SCRIPTURE: “I the Lord have made you the vessel of My purpose, I have taken you
by the hand, and kept you safe, and I have given you to be an agreement to the
people, and a light to the nations:”- Isaiah 42:6 (BBE)
OPENING PRAYER:
OBJECTIVES:
1. To understand the concept of being a vessel of God from a biblical
perspective.
• What do they have in common?
2. To identify qualities that make someone a usable vessel for God’s purposes.
• Vessels of Honor: Sanctified and useful for God’s work. (2 Timothy
2:20-21)
• Vessels of Dishonor: Those that do not bring glory to God.
• Last week sa mensahe ni Pastor Adber, nai-share niya yun mensahe
ng Panginoon tungkol sa iba’t-ibang uri ng sisidlan or yun VESSEL nga,
na mayroon Sanctified Vessel, Dirty Vessel, Cracked Vessel, Broken
Vessel and Restored Vessel.

3. To learn practical steps to become a vessel of God.

4. To discuss ways to remain faithful and effective as a vessel of God.

INTRODUCTION:
Definition: A vessel is a container used to hold or carry something.
Spiritual Meaning: A person who carries and reflects the presence, Word, and
purposes of God.
A "vessel of God" refers to a person whom God uses to fulfill His divine purposes.
Throughout Scripture, God has used ordinary people as vessels to carry out His
will, reflecting His power and glory. Being a vessel of God requires surrender,
sanctification, and willingness to serve. This presentation explores what it means
to be a vessel of God, how we can prepare ourselves for His use, and how we can
live as effective instruments for His glory.
Isaiah 42:6 is a powerful verse that reflects God's call and purpose for His chosen
servant. Here's an example of His chosen servants:
Old Testament
1. Noah - A righteous but ordinary man whom God chose to build the ark,
preserving humanity and animals from the flood (Genesis 6:9-22).
2. Abraham - A traveling shepherd called by God to become the father of
nations, exemplifying faith and obedience (Genesis 12:1-3).
3. Moses - A stammering (speech problem) shepherd whom God used to lead
the Israelites out of Egypt and receive the Law on Mount Sinai (Exodus 3:1-
12).
4. David - A young shepherd boy who became a king and defeated Goliath,
showcasing God’s strength through humility and trust (1 Samuel 16:1-13; 1
Samuel 17).
5. Esther - A Jewish orphan who became queen and risked her life to save her
people from destruction (Esther 4:13-16).
6. Ruth - A Moabite widow who, through her loyalty and faith, became part of
the lineage of Jesus Christ (Ruth 1:16-17, 4:13-17).
New Testament
1. Mary - A humble young woman chosen to bear and raise Jesus, the Savior
of the world (Luke 1:26-38).
2. Peter - A fisherman transformed into a bold disciple who proclaimed the
Gospel after Pentecost (Matthew 4:18-19; Acts 2:14-41).
3. Paul - A former persecutor of Christians who became one of the greatest
apostles and missionaries of the early Church (Acts 9:1-22).
4. The Samaritan Woman - An outcast who encountered Jesus at the well and
became an evangelist to her village (John 4:28-30, 39-42).
 5. Andrew - An ordinary fisherman who brought his brother Peter to Jesus,
becoming one of His first followers (John 1:40-42).
Kaya naman mga kapatid let us always see the big picture kung bakit tayo ay
nandito, kung bakit na imbes na nasa Malls tayo or nasa ibang lugar eh pinili natin
mag laan ng oras at panahon sa Panginoon. Tulad na lang ng kwento tungkol sa
mag asawa na may 5-years old na anak. Si Mrs. ay busy sa gawain bahay, kaya
naman sinabi niya sa asawa niya na siya muna ang mag alaga ng anak nilang lalaki.
Si Mister, since ayaw niya maistorbo sa ginagawa niya, nakakita siya ng paraan
para malibang pangsamantala yun son nila. Ang ginawa niya, nakita niya yun isang
lumang magazine na may MAP OF THE WORD. Ginupit gupit ng Daddy yun map of
the world ng squares, at pagkatapos hinalo-halo. Tapos sinabi niya, anak halika,
kungwari jigsaw puzzle ito ha, buoin mo ito ha. “Yes Daddy” sagot nun bata.

Pagkatapos ng ilang minuto bumalik na yun bata sa Tatay niya pinakita yun buong
map of the world na nabuo na niya. Nagtaka yun Tatay, bakit ang bilis ng anak niya
na 5-yrs old buoin yun puzzle? Dahil sa sobrang namangha yun tatay, tinanong
niya yun anak niya, …. ‘Nak pano mo ginawa mabuo kaagad yan? …. “Ah Daddy
kanina habang naggugupit gupit ka, nakita ko may boy and girl picture sa likod, so
naisip ko kung mabubuo ko yun boy and girl eh mabubuo ko din yun MAP OF THE
WORLD. – Ang talino nun bata … ano!

So ano ang gustong ilarawan sa atin ng kwento? – Sa mga iba, baka di pa nila na
figure out kung ano ang purpose nila sa buhay, eh baka tulad ng ginawa nun
bata, na solve niya yun puzzle sa ibang paraan. Maaring tanungin mo yun sarili
mo, bakit ka marunong kumanta, bakit ka mahusay magluto, bakit ka magaling sa
musical instruments, at marami pang ibang talent bigay ng Panginoon sayo. Ikaw
ba’y tinawag ng Panginoon para gawin sisidlan ng kanyang biyaya?
Halika mga kapatid balikan natin yun Scripture verse natin kanina.
"What does it mean to be a VESSEL OF GOD for others in this verse?" Let us read
Isaiah 42:6
1. CHOSEN
"I the Lord have made you the vessel of my purpose":
Maniniwala po ba kayo na – personal kang pinili ng Panginoon para gawin VESSEL?
O pinili ka niya para sa kanyang UBASAN? Naniniwala po ba kayo dun?
Basahin po natin yun Book of Jeremiah 1: 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I
knew you, and before you were born, I consecrated you; …. .”
At bilang VESSEL OF GOD, para tayong clay sa pag gawa ng palayok, o lalagyan ng
tubig na hinuhulma tayo ng Panginoon, na gagamit tayo nasina-salarawan sa
ISAIAH 64:8, basahin po natin “But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the
clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.” Personal na tayo
pinili ng Panginoon, at Siya mismo ang humuhubog sa atin para kapaki-
pakinabang.
At dahil personally chosen tayo, personally hinubog tayo, may mission tayo kung
bakit tayo ang PINILI. God declares that He has intentionally created and chosen
His servant for a specific mission. This servant is a vessel, a carrier of divine will,
designed to accomplish His purposes on earth.
Basahin po natin ang JOHN 15:16, “You did not choose me, but I chose you and
appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide,
so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.”
Madami po ang TINAWAG ng Panginoon para maglingkod sa kanya – pero iilan-ilan
lang ang kanyang PINILI. “Many are called but few are chosen”.
Kanina po madami po akong pinakita mga Bible Characters both sa OLD and sa
NEW testaments ang tinawag ng ating Panginoon. At ganun din sa atin, tayo ay
tinawag ng atin Panginoon, AMEN po ba! Ang tanong po, ano po ba ang standard
ng ating Panginoon sa pagpili niya para maging VESSEL o SISIDLAN o DALUYAN ng
PAGPAPALA?

What do we have in common?

• Faith and Obedience: God often used those who simply trusted Him, even
when the task seemed impossible or overwhelming.
• Weakness to Strength: Many of these individuals were flawed or deemed
insignificant, but God’s power was made perfect through their weaknesses.
 JACOB WAS A CHEATER
PETER HAD A TEMPER
DAVID HAD AN AFFAIR
NOAH WAS DRUNK
JONAH RAN FROM GOD
PAUL WAS A MURDERER
MOSES SPEECH DEFECT
ABRAHAM WAS OLD

• A Willing Heart: God called those who were willing to surrender their lives
for His purpose, showing that availability matters more than ability.
At dahil nandito pa tayo sa Mundong ibabaw, may mga pagkukulang pa tayo
nakakamit, tulad ng mga kasalanan, at ano naman ang ginagawa ng ating
Panginoon sa atin, na Siya ang pumili sa atin sa mga pagkakataon nagkukulang
tayo sa Kanya?
Basahin po natin ang JEREMIAH 18: 2-4, "Arise, and go down to the potter 's
house, and there I will let you hear my words." So, I went down to the potter 's
house, and there he was working at his wheel. 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.”
Sa Tagalog po ay - “Pumunta ka sa bahay ng magpapalayok at doon ko sasabihin sa
iyo ang nais kong sabihin.” Kaya pumunta ako sa bahay ng magpapalayok at nakita
ko na gumagawa siya ng palayok. Kapag hindi maganda ang hugis ng palayok na
ginagawa niya, inuulit niya ito hanggang sa magustuhan niya ang hugis.
Sa mga pagkakamali natin, sa mga pagkukulang natin, eh tayo daw po ay
HINUHULMA ulit para maging kapakina-kinabag – ayon sa kagustuhan ng
Panginoon.
These stories remind us that God’s work is not limited by our limitations, and GOD
continues to use ordinary people today to achieve extraordinary things for His
glory.
2. PROTECTED
"I have taken you by the hand, and kept you safe":
This expresses God's guidance, protection, and care. Taking someone by the hand
is an intimate act that signifies leadership, direction, and assurance. God is not
only calling His servant but also walking alongside them to ensure they fulfill their
mission safely.
GUIDANCE TEACHING
PROTECTION COUNSELING
CARE SAFE-GUARDING
DIRECTION LOOK AFTER
Na tayo na PINILI ng ating Panginoon ay kanyang AALALAYAN sa ating buhay.
Lalong lalo na sa mga oras na tayo ay may pangamba. Basahin po natin ang
ISAIAH 41:13 “For I am the Lord your God, who holds your right hand, who says to
you, ‘Do not fear, I will help you.” Basta isama natin Siya sa atin buhay.
Sabi po nga ng ating Panginoon, “I follow close to you; your right hand holds on to
Me.” PSALMS 63:8.
3. INTERCESOR
"I have given you to be an agreement to the people":
This refers to the servant being a "covenant" or a bridge between God and
humanity. Kaya nga po as servants of Christ, na pati po yun Head pastor, yun
Network leader, yun Head ng isang Iglesia ay humihuling pa din na ipag dasal sila,
yun pong INTERCESOR, na bagamat sa kanilang Spiritual Status still
nangangailangan pa din sila ng INTERCESOR, kaya may mga Intercessory Prayers
tayo and Prayer Warriors.
Sabi nga po sa 1 Timothy 2:1, “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people . . . .
4. BEACON
What does being a beacon mean?
Merriam-Webster defines beacon as a source of light or inspiration. I see a
beacon as a person who shines her light, and, in turn, inspires, guides, and
 brings hope to others. Every single day, we have endless opportunities to be a
beacon.
"And a light to the nations":
The servant is tasked with being a source of truth, hope, and guidance for all
people. Being “light" symbolizes bringing clarity, understanding, and salvation to
those in darkness or ignorance.
Every single day, we have endless opportunities to be a beacon.
Qualities of a Vessel of God
• SANCTIFICATION: Being set apart for God’s purposes. (1
Thessalonians 4:3-4)
• HUMILITY: Allowing God to shape and use you. (Isaiah 64:8)
• OBEDIENCE: Following God’s instructions without hesitation.
(Romans 12:1-2)
Naalala ko po yun isang kwento tungkol sa factory worker at yun security guard ng
isang FURNITURE MANUFACTURING FIRM. Sila po yun company na gumagawa ng
mga tables, silya, cabinets, etc. mostly yun mga furnitures na gawa sa kahoy.
Pangalanan natin ARNOLD yun factory worker. Paguuwi na si Arnold, magdadala
siya ng kusot o saw dust yun pong mga portion ng kininis na kahoy or yun pong
excess na kahoy galing sa pinaglagarian. Ilalagay niya sa karton at isasakay sa
wheel barrow o kartilya sa tagalog. Pag daan ni ARNOLD sa Security Guard, eh
iinispecsyunin ng guard at makikita niya isang karton ng mga kusot. Since wala
naman value yun, karaniwan ginagamit na lang yun pang ningas ng apoy sa
pagluluto.
The next day, ganun ulit pag uuwi si ARNOLD may dala-dala siya isang karton na
kusot sa kartilya or wheelbarrow. Siempre dadaan sa GUARD at si Manong guard,
iinspection nya yun box, at makikita naman niya puro kusot, so pinalalagpas niya.
3rd day ganun ulit, 4th day ganun ulit, sa 5th day, hinarang na nun Guard si ARNOLD
at ang sabi, ano ba talaga ang nilalabas mo, di ako naliliwala na kusot lang!!! –
Sabihin mo sa akin, pangako, di kita isusumbong sa Management.
Ano pong hula ninyo sa isasagot ni ARNOLD?
At dito nan ga nag salita si ARNOLD, ang sabi niya NINANAKAW NIYA YUN
WHEELBARROW OR YUN KARTILYA.
Ano po ang gusto iparating sa atin ng kwento? Na wag lang tayo magsaliksik sa
nakikita, let us see the big picture, tinawag at pinili tayo ng Panginoon – kasi may
gagawin tayo.
So sa verse natin ang sabi “and a light to the nations” – dalangin din natin na
bukod sa linawag mula sa Panginoon, ay magkaroon din tayo ng Liwanag sa
pagiisip, linawag na ma discern natin ang ginagawa nga ating kapwa, linawag sa
tamang paguunawa ng mga bagay o situation.
Ang sabi nga, ….. The servant is tasked with being a source of truth, hope, and
guidance for all people. Being “light" symbolizes bringing clarity, understanding,
and salvation to those in darkness or ignorance.
CONCLUSION
Being a vessel of God is a high calling that requires dedication and intentional
living. As we commit ourselves to God’s service, He transforms us into instruments
of His grace and power. Let us strive to be vessels of honor, always ready for the
Master’s use, bringing glory to His name.

CLOSING PRAYER:
Heavenly Father,
We come before You with hearts full of gratitude, admiring at Your grace and
mercy. Thank You for Your promise in Isaiah 42:6, na Ipinahayag Mo na tinawag
Mo kami sa katuwiran, hinawakan Mo kami sa aming kamay, at ginawa Mo kaming
VESSEL para sa mga tao at ilaw sa mga nakakarami.

Lord, we are humbled that You have chosen us to be vessels of Your purpose,
entrusted with sharing Your love and truth. Tulad ng isang ilawan na nasa ibabaw
ng bundok, nawa'y magningning ang aming mga buhay, na magliwanag ang daan
patungo sa Iyo - para sa mga naliligaw sa dilim.. Help us to walk in righteousness
Lord, hand in hand with You, trusting in Your guidance every step of the way.
Kami po Lord, united in faith, may we encourage one another to live out this
calling with boldness and humility. Let us be steadfast in sharing Your promises,
extending Your grace, and reflecting Your light in every place You lead us.

Thank You for keeping us safe, for making us Your covenant people, and for giving
us a purpose that transcends all earthly pursuits. May we always remember that it
is You who calls us, equips us, and sustains us.

In the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Light, we pray.

Amen.

Topics for Discussion

1. Understanding the Concept of a Vessel
• Definition: A vessel is a container used to hold or carry something.
• Spiritual Meaning: A person who carries and reflects the presence, Word,
and purposes of God.
• Supporting Verse: "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this
all-surpassing power is from God and not from us." (2 Corinthians 4:7)
2. Types of Vessels
• Vessels of Honor: Sanctified and useful for God’s work. (2 Timothy 2:20-21)
• Vessels of Dishonor: Those that do not bring glory to God.
• Discussion Question: How can we ensure we are vessels of honor?
3. Qualities of a Vessel of God
• Sanctification: Being set apart for God’s purposes. (1 Thessalonians 4:3-4)
• Humility: Allowing God to shape and use you. (Isaiah 64:8)
 • Obedience: Following God’s instructions without hesitation. (Romans 12:1-
2)
4. Preparing to Be a Vessel of God
• Repentance: Turning away from sin and turning to God. (Acts 3:19)
• Prayer and Fasting: Seeking God’s presence and guidance. (Matthew 6:6,
17-18)
• Studying the Word: Knowing God’s will and promises. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
5. Practical Applications
• Share the gospel in your community. (Matthew 28:19-20)
• Serve others with love and compassion. (Galatians 5:13)
• Be an example of faith and purity. (1 Timothy 4:12)

Summary
God desires to use each of us as vessels for His glory. To be a vessel of honor, we
must be sanctified, humble, and obedient. Through repentance, prayer, and the
study of God’s Word, we can prepare ourselves for His purposes. As we yield to
God, He fills us with His Spirit and empowers us to accomplish His will, impacting
the world for His kingdom.

Conclusion
Being a vessel of God is a high calling that requires dedication and intentional
living. As we commit ourselves to God’s service, He transforms us into instruments
of His grace and power. Let us strive to be vessels of honor, always ready for the
Master’s use, bringing glory to His name.
Key Verse: "Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he
will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the
house, ready for every good work." (2 Timothy 2:21)
Practical Applications for Discussion
1. Daily Devotion: Set aside time each day to pray and read the Bible, asking
God to mold you into His vessel.
2. Accountability: Partner with a fellow believer for encouragement and
mutual spiritual growth.
3. Service Opportunities: Volunteer at church or in the community as an act
of obedience and love.
4. Personal Reflection: Regularly evaluate your life to identify areas where
God is calling you to grow.
Closing Prayer: Ask God to purify, prepare, and use each of us as vessels for His
glory and kingdom work.