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  rcheologists can almost describe an entire culture by shards (broken pieces) of pottery they find when they dig. Clay pots were common, practical, and cheap.
And yet, St. Paul would write to the Corinthians, “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” 2 Cor. 4:7
And what was the treasure? Paul would answer: “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake. For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
And what are the “jars of clay?” They are believers in Jesus Christ. Believers are still sinners, yet in their trials and tribulations, Christ gives them strength and mercy to endure unto life everlasting. Believers are strongest when they are weak and trust only in Jesus. Their faith in the work and gifts of Jesus bring them through this life and into eternal life.
Believers do not look different – they are common. Yet, they are not cheap because they are so normal. They were purchased, not with gold or silver, but with the innocent blood of the Son of God. That was the most expensive price ever paid in the world for a gift.
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