Their congregation shall be established before me...
EPHESIANS 2:20 (CEB)
As God’s household, you are built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone.
THE ESSENCE
God has established his community/household through Christ Jesus.
DAILY FODDER
Why do you think that when God wants to transform the world he invests his energy into forming communities of faith and doesn't just make faith a matter of personal connection with him? Wouldn’t it be simpler if we didn't have to deal with the church, and faith could just be a personal thing between you and God? What is God thinking?
PRAYER
You, Christ Jesus, are the cornerstone of the Church. Thank you for building a solid foundation on the ancient apostles and prophets. Forgive us for living as though everything starts with us and our experence of the gospel. Yes, those things are important but show us how to further form our faith on the foundation you have established. I'm beginning to understand that my place in this community that transcends time and place, is really important. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
