"This is what the Lord said to me: “Go and buy a clay jar. Then ask some of the leaders of the people and of the priests to follow you. As these men watch you, Jeremiah, smash the jar you brought. Then say to them, ‘This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: As this jar lies shattered, so I will shatter the people of Judah and Jerusalem beyond all hope of repair." (Jeremiah 19: 1, 10-11a, NLT)
Shattered. Shattered pieces. Shattered pieces of our lives. This photo may speak to you something differently. Often times, photos or objects can represent a message that we are trying to convey to the people. And, with something visual, they may get a better understanding of what we're trying to say to them.
The people of Judah continued on in their sinful behavior, to the point where their worship of Baal included sacrificing their children, and even cannibalism. Jeremiah's message was to warn them of what God would do if this behavior continued. God would shatter them, just like Jeremiah shattered the clay jar.
In today's church culture, you see more and more illustrative messages being brought forth. It's not necessarily a new idea since such a message was brought forth here. However, with all the technology and creative arts available today, so many different things can be expressed through video, music, pictures, etc. The point of the message can really be highlighted. And, if that's what it takes for us to retain what we've heard, or to gain a better understanding, I say "Go for it!"
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