Digging Deeper: Living Stones in God’s House
You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house…
1 Peter 2:5 (NIV)
LIVING STONES IN GOD’S HOUSE
Building a house from the ground up is a significant task. We’ve done it twice, and each time taught me valuable lessons. During our first build, I made plenty of mistakes—mostly with picking colors, tiles, and countertops. The options were overwhelming, and my choices reflected that. The second time, I enlisted help from a brilliant designer friend. I created a few Pinterest boards to share my vision, and she transformed those ideas into a beautifully designed home. Despite the differences in style and size between the two homes, one thing remained consistent: neither could truly take shape until the foundation was laid.
Christ is our firm foundation. Peter describes us as “living stones” being built into a spiritual house, highlighting our role within God’s community. Just as a house needs a strong foundation, the Church needs each of us to contribute to its structure. Every living stone plays a vital role, adding to the strength and beauty of this spiritual house. Our actions and lives impact the collective witness of the Church. By living out our faith, we help build and strengthen God’s spiritual house.
Lord, help me recognize my role as a living stone in Your spiritual house. Guide me to use my gifts and talents to contribute positively to Your Church. May my life reflect Your glory and strengthen the community of believers.
Reflect on how you can actively contribute to the spiritual growth and unity of your church community. What unique qualities or gifts has God given you that you can offer to build up His house?
Minda Seagraves has been married to her best friend, Russell, for 17 years and is mom to Carson and Maddie. She is also a full-time missionary with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, serving as a chaplain to local female high school teams and supports 380 staff across four states in the U.S. and 20 countries in East Africa as the Regional Director of Talent Advancement with FCA. Minda and her family live in Acworth and have been attending NorthStar Church since 2020.