Living Stones
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1 Peter 2:4,5
As you come to him, the living Stone--rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him-- you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
Every once in a great while I find myself resting in God. It happens seldom – and I am sorry for that, because it’s a great state to be in – calm, sure, almost laid back – pretty awesome for a high-energy, can’t be still for a moment, must be multi-tasking even in her sleep type of person! That’s how I’m feeling this morning. I returned from a long walk—well not too long – but a long talk with my walking buddy and I have the distinct feeling today that all is right in the world – in Christ Jesus.
Of course the Middle East situation is ever on the radar of my consciousness. And the local news events and the national situations causing problems and tragedies and all the rest of everyday life is ever there in the recesses of my mind. And I don’t for one minute downplay any of it. I’m just feeling tremendously grateful that while I sit in my office in Richmond, Virginia this morning, having had a very hopeful and hope-filled conversation with my dearest friend, that I have a peace that passes understanding.
You may be thinking that my commentary has little to do with the scripture I selected! On the contrary! The conversations we had this morning involved the powerful working of the Holy Spirit – in individual lives, in the lives of small groups, and in our church and beyond – in the life of mankind. When one can glimpse the moving of the Spirit, it is a blessing – and for me results in this peace of mind.
When we allow the Spirit to work in and through us, we are unleashing the true power of God – the creative energy that allowed the earth and the universe to shaped and take form – the creative energy that gave birth to man. I have worked hard to leave myself open to the leadings of the Spirit for my personal life. And some days I do much better than others. And I have really worked hard as my son is beginning to see a glimpse of his own divine purpose to listen to him and help him discern the Spirit’s leadings. It is a blessing to see the spiritual awakening in him – an awareness of himself as a divinely inspired and created being – in the image and likeness of God.
So all the planets must be aligned or something – because today – in this moment – I feel unburdened by the need to know what is in store for tomorrow – and my need to be in charge of it! I feel freed to relish what unfolds before me and around me. And I lift a word of praise and thanksgiving to the God who sent us His Son and for the Spirit that dwells with us and within us still, and who uses us as living stones to build His kingdom here on earth.
My prayer today is that you will rest in God today. And that you allow the Spirit to flow through you and around you as you go through the activities of your life.
Mary
