Friday 28 Oct 2022

October 28: Ephesians 2:19-22

Key Verse: Ephesians 2:22
And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.

Devotion:
What Jesus did for us about 2000 years ago changed the world, not just for the people at the time but for all people all around the world who are ready to listen to the gospel – the good news. Because Jesus did what He did, we have become members of one big family under Him as our chief cornerstone…

What is a cornerstone? We lack the real knowledge of the importance of a cornerstone nowadays because buildings are built up around concrete posts, plinths and on concrete foundations. Back then the cornerstone would be the stone laid down in the beginning upon which the house would be built, not balancing on a single stone in the corner but around which the whole house would grow. If that cornerstone was not secure, it could take down the whole building if it shifted!

With Christ as our cornerstone, our building becomes purposeful and stronger, being holy at its core and built upon righteousness and truth. That is the importance of the cornerstone – the rest of the house is going to be fashioned on that stone. Without the core of truth and righteousness the Holy Spirit could not dwell within us and we would not have the hope and guidance He gives us.

God knew it could all be possible if He allowed Jesus to die for our sins and have us forgiven at our very cores. That is the wonder and splendour of what Christ has done for us. Accepting that as the truth it is gives us the best starting place to build the best possible version of us in which the Holy Spirit can dwell!

Points to Ponder:
Do you sometimes think you are too corrupt for God?

Jesus has cleaned you from the inside so the Holy Spirit can dwell in you!