1 Peter 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Christ Jesus.
Let’s all say Amen to that Friends! Christ is a living stone! Continuing yesterday’s process of maturation in the faith, we’ve reached the point of no turning back, where we’ve tasted the Lord’s goodness, and hunger for more. Peter compares it to building a house, albeit a spiritual one, where Jesus is the cornerstone. ‘Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: And he that believeth on him, shall not be confounded.’ (vs.6) Whew! At last I’ve addressed it. I’m referring to the saying, the stone the builder refused became the head corner stone. So many people refer to it, that initially I was not sure how best to use it. It began with Bruh David in Ps.118:22-23. Then Isaiah used it to prophecy Jesus’ coming. (Is.28:16) Then Jesus authenticated it by fulfilling the prophecy. That’s reported in the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. Peter said his bit, and also Bruh Paul. But the Lord, in His great wisdom and enduring mercy, guided me to two distinct uses: Simple rejection of something that comes back to play a big role in your life; like Jesus being rejected by the Jewish priest and elders, which we used two days ago. And Peter’s usage today, as a real corner stone to build on. I like this analogy. New believers come to Jesus ‘as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen by God, and precious.’ (vs.4) Yes Friends, though men rejected Jesus, He was chosen by God, who considered Him precious and worthy to be the cornerstone of the new man’s regime. Please note people, this spiritual edifice we’re building is not a haphazard project, but rather the intelligent plan and design of a Master Craftsman. Each believer has a reserved spot in the stonework of Christ’s spiritual house. ‘Unto you therefore which believe, he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner.’ (vs.7) That’s Isaiah’s prophecy in 28:16 ‘And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.’ (vs.8) The stumbling stone refers to Isaiah 8:14. Bruh Paul clarifies it thus: ‘ For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom. But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling block, and unto the Greeks foolishness. But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men: and the weakness of God is stronger than men.’ (1 Cor.1:22-25) Yes Friends, we’ve a worthy role to play in Christ’s grand design, but remember, a chain’s only as strong as its weakest link. A building’s the same; it’s only as strong as it’s weakest stone. So let’s put our best foot forward and be strong on Jesus’ behalf. We surely don’t want to help build a church that crumbles in the slightest breeze. That would destroy Jesus’ reputation and make us laughingstocks of the enemy. Much LOVE! P.S: (1) Happy Independence Day to all T&Ters; 46 years and counting. (2) My sympathy and condolences go out to all those who suffered the ravages of Hurricane Gustav. It’s not easy, but we’ve got to stand strong and rebuild each time. (3) I made two typos on the Aug. 29 Bit. At the end, it should be (Is. 28:16, not 29. and Ps.118:22-23, not 33.) Please accept my sincerest apologies. I read the Bits several times before I send them, and it really irks me when I find mistakes afterwards. I guess it shows I’m just human, but I hate to make mistakes with the Word, especially since others are liable to use it without checking. Please inform me of any you might find. But the Lord knows my heart’s in the right place. Much LOVE!
Let’s all say Amen to that Friends! Christ is a living stone! Continuing yesterday’s process of maturation in the faith, we’ve reached the point of no turning back, where we’ve tasted the Lord’s goodness, and hunger for more. Peter compares it to building a house, albeit a spiritual one, where Jesus is the cornerstone. ‘Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: And he that believeth on him, shall not be confounded.’ (vs.6) Whew! At last I’ve addressed it. I’m referring to the saying, the stone the builder refused became the head corner stone. So many people refer to it, that initially I was not sure how best to use it. It began with Bruh David in Ps.118:22-23. Then Isaiah used it to prophecy Jesus’ coming. (Is.28:16) Then Jesus authenticated it by fulfilling the prophecy. That’s reported in the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. Peter said his bit, and also Bruh Paul. But the Lord, in His great wisdom and enduring mercy, guided me to two distinct uses: Simple rejection of something that comes back to play a big role in your life; like Jesus being rejected by the Jewish priest and elders, which we used two days ago. And Peter’s usage today, as a real corner stone to build on. I like this analogy. New believers come to Jesus ‘as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen by God, and precious.’ (vs.4) Yes Friends, though men rejected Jesus, He was chosen by God, who considered Him precious and worthy to be the cornerstone of the new man’s regime. Please note people, this spiritual edifice we’re building is not a haphazard project, but rather the intelligent plan and design of a Master Craftsman. Each believer has a reserved spot in the stonework of Christ’s spiritual house. ‘Unto you therefore which believe, he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner.’ (vs.7) That’s Isaiah’s prophecy in 28:16 ‘And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.’ (vs.8) The stumbling stone refers to Isaiah 8:14. Bruh Paul clarifies it thus: ‘ For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom. But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling block, and unto the Greeks foolishness. But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men: and the weakness of God is stronger than men.’ (1 Cor.1:22-25) Yes Friends, we’ve a worthy role to play in Christ’s grand design, but remember, a chain’s only as strong as its weakest link. A building’s the same; it’s only as strong as it’s weakest stone. So let’s put our best foot forward and be strong on Jesus’ behalf. We surely don’t want to help build a church that crumbles in the slightest breeze. That would destroy Jesus’ reputation and make us laughingstocks of the enemy. Much LOVE! P.S: (1) Happy Independence Day to all T&Ters; 46 years and counting. (2) My sympathy and condolences go out to all those who suffered the ravages of Hurricane Gustav. It’s not easy, but we’ve got to stand strong and rebuild each time. (3) I made two typos on the Aug. 29 Bit. At the end, it should be (Is. 28:16, not 29. and Ps.118:22-23, not 33.) Please accept my sincerest apologies. I read the Bits several times before I send them, and it really irks me when I find mistakes afterwards. I guess it shows I’m just human, but I hate to make mistakes with the Word, especially since others are liable to use it without checking. Please inform me of any you might find. But the Lord knows my heart’s in the right place. Much LOVE!
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