Reading: 1 Peter
2:1-6
“Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, and all guile, insincerity,
envy, and all slander. Like newborn babes, long for the pure, spiritual milk so
that by it you may grow into salvation, if indeed you have tasted that the Lord
is good. Come to him, a living stone,…..like living stones, let yourselves be
built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual
sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. ….and whoever believes in
him will not be put to shame.”
We choose to feed our children with wholesome milk and nourishment
knowing how important it is to their physical growth. But as adults we often
choose to eat junk food or random diets without seriously considering possible
long-term side effects. Those who are glucose intolerant require a specific
gluten free diet for their health, but for those who are not intolerant
removing gluten from their diet can then create hazardous health.
How often do we consider our spiritual diet with as much discernment
as our physical? Peter points out that the outcome can become critical for our
salvation as well as our daily living.
Seeking the goodness that the Lord provides infuses our stone hearts,
judgmental attitudes, and dry souls with love, mercy, and truth. In His ongoing
power and strength we learn to live and grow into a new relationship with
ourselves, with others, and with the Lord.
A spiritual house, Peter says, where all are considered precious and cherished.
A place where hearts can become whole.
Jesus has become the cornerstone and then invites us to join His ministry.
To build—grow a new foundation—and taste His goodness.
Lord, please fill us with Your light and grace and keep us listening
to Your words of love that we may become living stones by Your hand.
Psalm of Worship: Psalm 27: 6
“Now my head is lifted up above my enemies all around me,
and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make melody to the Lord.”
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