Precious Stone for Peculiar Glory
God is building His house. Not with bricks and cement, but with people. The Church is not a physical structure; it is a spiritual one, made up of believers who have been called, shaped, and positioned according to God’s divine plan. Like stones gathered from unexpected places—mountains, rivers, and valleys—God chooses individuals from all walks of life. These stones may once have seemed useless or out of place, but in the hands of the Master Builder, they are refined and used for a greater purpose. What matters most is not where these stones come from, but how they are shaped and how they fit into God’s house.
No stone is ready-made for construction. Every one of us needs to be shaped—our sharp edges chiseled, our rough parts smoothed, and our surfaces aligned with others. This transformation is often uncomfortable, but it’s necessary. Through the process of teaching, correction, discipleship, and community, God prepares us to fit into His spiritual building. The gaps between us are filled with love, grace, and the unity we find in Christ. Just like cement holds bricks together, the bond of Christ’s love unites us as His people.
In this divine structure, every believer has a unique role. Some serve as foundations, others as walls or supports. None of us are more important than the other, yet each one of us is essential. When people admire a house, they don’t praise a single brick; they admire the entire structure, the wisdom of the builder, and the purpose of the house. In the same way, our lives together should reflect glory not to ourselves, but to God who is building us into His dwelling.
The cornerstone of this spiritual house is Jesus Christ. He is the alignment point, the one who holds everything together. The teachings of the apostles and prophets form the foundation, but Christ is the one that gives shape, purpose, and unity to the whole structure. As Paul writes in Ephesians 2:19-22, we are no longer strangers or outsiders—we are fellow citizens and members of God’s household, being built into a holy temple where His Spirit dwells.
Paul also reminds believers of their past. At one time, Gentiles were without hope, separated from the promises of God, and Jews relied on the law without fully embracing grace. But now, through the blood of Christ, all are brought near. The dividing walls have been torn down. In Christ, peace is made, and two formerly separate peoples are joined into one. This is the unity God desires for His Church—diverse, but not divided.
We are now the temple of God, the sacred place where His presence lives. Our value is not in what we’ve done, but in who dwells within us. Our lives should reflect the holiness and glory of God, just as the Old Testament temple did. We are no longer mere individuals; we are living stones in something far greater than ourselves.
In light of this, we are called to reflect on how we view the Church and our place within it. Do we see ourselves as vital parts of God’s building? Are we welcoming and supportive of the new “stones” God is adding to His house? Are we allowing ourselves to be shaped and placed where God wants us?
Let us live with the awareness and reverence that we are God’s house—a holy temple. Let’s submit to His shaping, walk in unity with others, and carry His presence with humility and purpose. For in this house, every stone matters, and the glory belongs to the One who builds.
