God's Hand in Believers' Lives

This thoughtful series, delivered at the 1997 Rocky Mountain Bible School by Brother Dennis Paggi explores how God works in the lives of believers. Drawing on the imagery of the potter and the clay, these classes reflect on how God patiently shapes, softens, and strengthens His people through grace, providence, and trials. Each class offers encouragement for recognizing His hand in our daily walk of faith.

We Are the Clay

The opening class introduces the theme of the potter and the clay, highlighting the believer’s role as one being shaped by God’s purposeful design. Using scripture and practical illustrations, this session encourages us to yield willingly to His molding, recognizing that our true strength lies not in resistance but in submission to His care.

Waiting

Patience is a vital part of spiritual growth. This class reflects on the importance of waiting on God, especially in seasons of uncertainty or hardship. Just as clay must rest before it can be worked effectively, believers are reminded that God uses waiting to prepare us for His purpose and to cultivate trust in His timing.

Natural Processes

The third lecture looks at the everyday processes God uses to shape us, comparing them to the natural preparation of clay before it is placed in the potter’s hands. Life’s ordinary routines, relationships, and experiences all provide opportunities for growth. This class encourages us to recognize His providence at work in the ordinary and to remain pliable to His guidance.

Repetition

Spiritual lessons often require repeating before they take hold in our hearts. This class emphasizes the patience of God as He revisits the same lessons in our lives until we are truly shaped by them. Through repetition, He deepens our understanding, strengthens our character, and helps us reflect the likeness of His Son more fully.

Softening and Strengthening

The final class explores the dual processes God uses to shape believers: softening through grace and strengthening through trials. Just as clay must be softened to be workable and fired to become durable, believers are tenderized by His mercy and made resilient through testing. This lesson reassures us that both experiences are evidence of His loving hand, preparing us for the purpose He has designed.

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