Becoming His Vessel Podcast

Send us Fan Mail 2 Timothy 2:21 tells us we have the opportunity to be vessels of honor, "sanctified and useful for the Master and prepared" if we are cleansed and ready. God may have something for us to do, to be His special delivery person -- to do something just the way He would do it if He were on earth, in the physical. Let's get ready and say yes, Lord.  Support the show And,...

Send us Fan Mail God is love. Jesus considered the joy set before Him as He endured the cross. He forgave while we were still sinning, while He was on the cross. This week, Jo will will wrap these three words into a powerful biblical concept that you don't want to miss and that you'll want to share with the world.  Support the show And, Partner With Us! https://www.hisvessel.org/donate-a...

Send us Fan Mail We are saturated in a culture that says we can be our own boss, that we are supposed to be independent and call our own shots. Today, Jo teaches us to trace our problems/issues back to God's authority. We want Him to bail us out of our messes, but He wants to be the authority in every part of our lives. God has more in store for us on the journey of life.  Support the show An...

Send us Fan Mail We have been so blessed to celebrate our nation's freedom and independence another year. As Jo encourages us this week, "When you see the fireworks, let it be a reminder to pray for the fire of the Holy Spirit." Don't let it be just another holiday or barbecue event. Remember that God was involved and was proclaimed before we gained freedom. Let's look bac...

Send us Fan Mail Have you been praying and interceding and not seeing God move like you think He's promised? Have you asked, "Why, God?" Maybe He's asking you to pause or wait. Maybe He's seeing something in us that needs to change. Listen in to move from defeat and frustration to repentance, deliverance, and sanctification. God wants to move you into a position of power....

Send us Fan Mail Often, we're running in circles to please ourselves. Life is really all about pleasing God. And, we want to keep that at the forefront of our minds. This week, Jo gives us four simple steps to get ready for each day (and throughout the day) to live a life reflecting our love and honor to God.  Support the show And, Partner With Us! https://www.hisvessel.org/donate-and-partner...

Send us Fan Mail We've heard and read many times the promise of Jeremiah 29:11 -- "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Do you know God's plans for your life and do you trust Him to get you there? Rest and find comfort in the all-wise God.  Support the show And, Partne...

Send us Fan Mail When we have a prayer request, are we quick to tell a friend? Is our next phone call or text to a prayer partner? Have we stopped to first take it to the Lord and let Him take the lead in helping us, helping meet that need? If we will take it step by step with God, He will meet the needs and even give us peace in the process.  Support the show And, Partner With Us! https://www.his...

Send us Fan Mail Esther 4:14 continues to be a powerful verse. Esther prayed. But, she also knew that God was calling her to a moment. God moved in response to her prayers (and of those around her). And, He is moving now. Be encouraged, but also be challenged to step into the moment that God is calling for you.    Support the show And, Partner With Us! https://www.hisvessel.org/donate-and-partner...

Send us Fan Mail Our flesh can certainly get tired or weary and then tempted to throw in the towel, quit. That's not God's plan for us. That's not His purpose for us. Remember that we are His inheritance and He's using us in vast ways to bring in more of His inheritance. Listen in to Jo's encouragement this week, specifically from Philippians 2 and Hebrews 12.  Support the...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever tried to explain the Trinity? Were you more confused than when you began? Today, Jo explains what the Bible says about each part of the Trinity, AND how to apply them practically every day.  Support the show And, Partner With Us! https://www.hisvessel.org/donate-and-partner Stay connected with His Vessel Ministries https://www.hisvessel.org/ and https://www.hisvessel...

Send us Fan Mail How do throwing out lifelines and existing for God work together? Jo explains in this week's podcast how God's redeeming work is our work too. Let's get on board with God's long-suffering character and His heart for His inheritance (us) and join Him in it.  Support the show And, Partner With Us! https://www.hisvessel.org/donate-and-partner Stay connected with H...

Send us Fan Mail The age-old question "What is my purpose?" does actually have an answer. Are you surprised? One reason it's been so difficult to find is because we're looking in the wrong place. As we have journeyed together, we have learned that it takes surrender and humility to live for God. These certainly aren't qualities that the culture magnifies. (This narrows dow...

Send us Fan Mail Do you pray for those who are not yet following Christ or for those who are not following Christ right now? Do you find yourself not quite knowing how to pray for them? In this week's podcast, Jo shares her vision from the Lord from Matthew 14:22-33 -- how the Lord beckons Peter to come to Him. He threw the lifeline -- His Word. Let's listen so that we can learn to throw...

Send us Fan Mail How is your journey of faith with God? Is it going well and going strong? Or are you facing some opposition or even persecution for your growth in faith? This week, Jo will help you work through facing this opposition. Be encouraged and go on with God because God is with you.   Support the show And, Partner With Us! https://www.hisvessel.org/donate-and-partner Stay connected with...

Send us Fan Mail When Jesus was with His disciples, they walked to do everything! He had twelve walking partners! Do you have a walking partner? Do you have one or more? Today, Jo will help us as we pray about who would be our walking partner and even how we proceed in walking this journey of faith together. Let's walk together with her and bring along others.  Support the show And, Partner W...

Send us Fan Mail What happens in our daily life that gets us off track with God? And how do we get back on track? Maybe you've been walking with God for years. Or maybe you've just begun surrendering your life. Either way, Jo will help us recognize some of the principles she's learned in her walk with the Lord. Let's look for God's BEST for your life today.    Support the...

Send us Fan Mail To be in the face of God -- Isn't that where every follower of Christ longs to be? Isn't that one reason we long for heaven -- to be in God's continual presence? But, do we have to wait for heaven? Actually, Jo will instruct us how to get in the face of God and how that will impact your life, your purpose, and that next step of obedience.   Support the show And, Par...

Send us Fan Mail Would you like a pearl necklace or a long strand of pearls? What about in your life? Wouldn't you like to have more than one pearl? In this podcast, Jo explains how to rise above the limitations that we place on finding that pearl or pearls. God is faithful to us and isn't going to waste anything in our lives to get that one ... or that strand.   Support the show And, Pa...

Send us Fan Mail In Matthew 13:45, we learn of a merchant who found one pearl of great price. He went and sold all that he had and bought it. It wasn't a great price because it was cheap or a "steal of a deal." It was great because of the worth of the pearl and, actually, it cost him "all he had." What is your moment? And what will your pearl of great price be? Jo helps us...

Send us Fan Mail In this lesson, Jo gives us practical steps to winning the battle against the flesh. Take notes (and watch for the notes this week in the blog section of the website). As she learned herself, Jo is passing on the simple instruction: Whatever God is telling you to do, just do it. And He will bless you in even the small acts of obedience. Keep your eyes open and listen in today. You...

Send us Fan Mail We've been on this journey of surrender -- learning to live humbly and crucifying our flesh so that Christ lives in us. But, today, let's refresh our "why." Why are going through this process, even though it's step by step? This is blessing God. Don't we desire to bless our Father, our King, our Savior, and our Lord? This is what it's all about:...

Send us Fan Mail Honestly, this is hard for all of us. We feel the battle between humility and our surrender to Christ versus our prideful flesh and its desires. But the pathway is simple. We need Christ and His words in us to win the battle. Don't get stuck in defeat and disappointment. Let's keep encouraging each other and sharpening each other in the journey.   Support the show And, P...

Send us Fan Mail Humility is such a counter-cultural word that we nearly reject the whole idea. But, it's very clear in Scripture that Jesus humbled Himself, and He is our ultimate example. So, HOW do we live humbly? We agree that it's not easy, so Jo gives us practical questions to ask ourselves and even everyday prayer prompts.  We are praying for you as we take this faith journey toge...

Send us Fan Mail In our last conversation, we acknowledged that our faith journey is step by step. We won't change overnight. So, what's the next step in the surrendered life? Humility. We may not like to hear it, but it's very clear that Jesus was humbled before the Father. And, we should have the same desire. Let's take note as Jo guides us.   Support the show And, Partner Wi...