WEEK 50 – DAY 2

LIVING STONES IN A SPIRITUAL HOUSE

To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. 1 Peter 2:4-6

A single flower is beautiful; but when they are grouped together to form bouquets, they can be spectacular. A single brick or stone is a sturdy thing, but mortared together to form a building, they provide shelter. We are called to Christ as individuals, but then He fashions us into the church, a place of shelter and divine protection for believers. We are the bride of Christ, and while on earth, we receive comfort and shelter from fellow believers while we await the day that our Groom, Jesus, returns to take us to the home He has prepared for us. Every one of us has a purpose, but we are to work together to accomplish Kingdom goals, to build His church.

Father, fit us into Your spiritual house, Your body, to put the abilities and gifts You have bestowed on us to their best use. Help us to remember that we are not to be loners in Your service but are to work together in unity with our brothers and sisters as one body of believers, the church.