DAILY SPRING DEVOTIONAL. Wednesday, March 19th, 2025.
FOUNDATION SCRIPTURE:
◄ 1 Peter 2:5 ►
"You also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ."
HOLY SPIRIT, HAVE YOUR WAY.
TOPIC: I’M A LIVING STONE USED IN BUILDING GOD'S SPIRITUAL HOUSE.
In ancient times, temple builders carefully selected each stone, examining it for flaws and shaping it to fit in perfectly, before precisely placing it within the greater structure. Each of us has a dual nature; both enduring and transforming. We are not static building materials, but vibrant, breathing Temple's where GOD'S SPIRIT DWELLS IN.
Actually, daily…we are each being precisely positioned by THE MASTER BUILDER. What difficulty are you facing? Is it The DIVINE CRAFTSMAN'S chisel, shaping you for perfect placement. That relationship that stretches you? That which has left you so broken? Is it the friction that polishes your rough edges?
When stones are removed from a quarry, they appear ordinary. Only through the sculptor's vision and careful work does their true beauty emerge. Similarly, God sees your potential beyond your current state. He is methodically transforming you into both a Holy Priest and a Living Sacrifice.
The temple of old separated people from God's presence. But in Christ's SPIRITUAL HOUSE, we became both The Temple and The Priests who serve within it. We have direct access to approach THE THRONE OF GRACE.
Today, consider: What spiritual sacrifices are you offering? Romans 12:1 calls us to present our bodies as "living sacrifices." Hebrews 13:15 speaks of offering "a sacrifice of praise." And Philippians 4:18 describes generous giving as "a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice."
Remember, no stone builds alone. Each connects to others, creating strength through unity. As Ephesians 2:22 reminds us, "In Him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by His Spirit."
CHRIST is The Foundational "LIVING STONE," the cornerstone upon which our faith is built. By coming to Him, we are empowered, transformed from lifeless stones into vibrant components of His Spiritual House. This transformation signifies our transition from spiritual death to life, aligning us with God's Eternal Purpose.
As part of this spiritual structure, we are called to function as a "Holy Priesthood." In the Old Testament, priests acted as intermediaries between God and the people, offering sacrifices on their behalf. However, through Christ's redemptive work, we have direct access to God, eliminating the need for earthly mediators. We are now entrusted with the privilege and responsibility to offer "Spiritual Sacrifices" acceptable to God.
These spiritual sacrifices encompass various aspects of our lives:
- WORSHIP AND PRAISE: Offering heartfelt adoration to God.
- ACTS OF SERVICE: Serving others selflessly, reflecting Christ's love.
- PERSONAL HOLINESS: Living a life set apart, embodying God's character.
- PROCLAMATION OF THE GOSPEL: Sharing the message of salvation with the world.
Embracing our role as living stones and a holy priesthood requires intentionality. It calls for a commitment to spiritual growth, community involvement, building, and active participation in God's mission. By doing these, we align ourselves with His DIVINE BLUEPRINT, contributing to a legacy that transcends time to Eternity.
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Do have an awesomely blessed day!
MEDITATION SCRIPTURE.
Ephesians 2:21
"In Him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a Holy Temple in The LORD."
ALTAR CALL: COME TO CHRIST TODAY!!!
Are you tired and seeking hope? Jesus Christ is calling you. YOU CANNOT MAKE IT WITHOUT HIM. Open your heart to CHRIST today. Experience His love, forgiveness, and receive a new life in Him. I TOOK THIS STEP ALSO. TODAY IT'S YOUR TURN. Take the step of faith. He is waiting for you. John 3:16:
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
PRAY NOW 👇
Heavenly Father, I come to You in need of Your grace. I repent of my sins and ask for Your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus died for me and rose again. Come into my heart, LORD Jesus Christ, and be my LORD and Savior. Amen. ( Acts 16:31)
*Take any song of worship or praise as you are led and glorify God.*
GENERAL PRAYER SHOTS.
1) Prayer of repentance and forgiveness
"People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy." Proverbs 28:13.
Confess your sins and shortcomings. Ask God for forgiveness.
2) Master Builder, thank You for seeing value in me and placing me purposefully in Your Kingdom's Spiritual House. Shape me through life's pressures and polish me through its challenges, and bring out “Your desired me”, in Jesus Christ's Name.
3) Supreme God, help me offer acceptable sacrifices through my worship, service, and love for others. May I stand firm in connection with my fellow Living Stones, creating a dwelling worthy of Your presence, in Jesus Christ's Mighty Name. Amen.
*Seal the answers to your
prayers with The Blood of Christ and The Fire of God.
*Give God thanks.*
DECLARATION: I’M EXACTLY WHO GOD SAYS I AM.
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