A HOLY PRIESTHOOD

“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. 
For in Scripture it says:

‘See, I lay a stone in Zion, 
a chosen and precious cornerstone,

and the one who trusts in him 
will never be put to shame.’”

1 Peter 2:4-6 (NIV)

hiĕratĕuma²⁴⁰⁶ – the priestly fraternity, i.e. a sacerdotal order (fig.): - priesthood

kataischunō²⁶¹⁷ – to shame down, i.e. disgrace or (by impl.) put to the blush: - confound, dishonour, (be a-, make a-) shame (-d).

            Each flower above is cute; but when they grow together to form instant bouquets, they are spectacular. We are called to Christ as individuals, but then he fashions us into a church. Every one of us has a purpose, but we are to work together to accomplish Kingdom goals.

           

            Father, fit me into your house, your body, to put the abilities and gifts you have bestowed on me to their best use. Help me to remember that I am not to be a loner in your service but am to work together with my brothers and sisters.