How do you serve God?
We read in 1 Peter chapter 2 that Jesus Christ is the Cornerstone, the Rock that was rejected by the Jews but chosen by God the Father. He made it possible for all who have faith in HIM to be part of His temple. Each new member is a stone in the structure of the holy temple. Each member is a priest with the responsibility of making and bringing sacrifices to the Glory of God through his/her obedience to Christ. You and I are the stones in the building of which Christ is the cornerstone, a building that cannot be moved or destroyed. In Christ we have a sure foundation. In and through Him we are part of a mighty wall of His temple on earth. We have a huge responsibility as living stones. We need to make sure that we remain intact – if one stone is missing it compromises the whole building. Each one of us is important. We should help each other to stand firm in the faith, even when the winds of this world blow us away. We must remain in Christ daily, despite the suffering and sacrifice which we endure as living stones. We have the surety that Jesus Christ is the cornerstone and the foundation of God’s building. May we hold on to HIM! Amen
Thursday 16 April 2020
1 Peter 2:9
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”
Living God,
You are
a place of refuge and safe travel.
You listen,
and create a place for us to be.
To you we commit ourselves,
not just this day, but all days.
Amen
Listen to and read the words of the hymn: “The church’s one foundation.”
Easter 2020 ● Volume 3, Issue 4 ● Balerno Parish Church