Today’s Thought “Has Our Lord Changed Your Name?” G. Ward

! Peter 2

⁴ And coming to Him as to a living stone which has been rejected by people, but is choice and precious in the sight of God, ⁵ you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Peter’s reference in this “Stone” analogy emanates from our Lord’s designation for him to more understand the magnitude of responsibility he’d be up against (*Matt.10:16-22) to proclaim Christ as “All in All” (i.e., Deliverer – Isa.53:4-5). Our Lord’s designation wasn’t limited, but would include HIS church (Matt.16:18), particularly since Peter’s name was Simon (or Cephas) beforehand and whereas Peter invites every believer to know that dispelling Truth (*John 14:6) remains the only foundational message granting forgiveness and perfect guidance, onto eternal life with one’s Savior – share without trepidation, generously and intentionally.

Obedience remains the calling to fulfill for believers and there is no substitute worthy to present (cf. Col.1:28).