1 Peter 2:5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. esv
A boulder wall is very beautiful. Different colored stones and various shapes and sizes makes for a wonderful rustic appearance. But a stone wall not built correctly from the bottom up can create issues from the start. Larger stones make your base and as you work your way up, smaller stones come into play. When we are built up by the Great Architect you can be sure the right foundation is in place to withstand the greatest trials. That first stone we are built on is Christ Jesus! No other foundation can stand in times of trial. And make no mistake! If we try to build on our own, even the smallest of trials will level the work of our hands! The Lord knows when to build up, and only He knows the right time to add another "stone" in order to help us grow.
If you have ever built a stone wall on your own, you know that each stone must me turned and fitted into place in order for it to be effective in holding back the earth behind. And once again, only Christ can do that kind of building in our lives! With His perfect hands, he places and moves each piece in our lives to make us the most effective, strong, and stable tool. And lets face it, there is no better place to be than in the loving hands of Jesus Christ. Submit to His lead. Let Him guide your path. Trust your life to His embracing hands. Joy after joy is waiting!
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