August 21, 2022 . . .

As we step a little further into I Peter 2:1-10, we see the way Peter compares our faith in Jesus Christ as a stone. We are to desire the Word of God to grow in our faith as newborn babies desire nourishing milk. We are to lay aside the false things of this world and seek the truth of God’s Word. Being born-again, Jesus has made us living stones; a holy priesthood of believers with our identity in Christ so that we can tell others of salvation. The good news of the gospel defines our identity. We are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, sanctified and significant, called to lay the foundation of Christ, our cornerstone and anchor, in a chaotic world. Those who choose not to believe in the good news of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and as our savior see Him as a stumbling stone to their worldly life. To believers, Jesus is our steady rock and through Him we have received mercy. If Jesus is not your cornerstone, what do you need to adjust in your life?