Ephesians 2:20-21

Scripture:

Ephesians 2:20-21 (ESV) “Built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord.” 

Observation:

Building a home starts with the dream of two people, then the architect, then the engineer, then the builders, but even after all that it's still not complete. It is still just a house. It’s not yet a home. So it is with the church. Christ is the cornerstone. The apostles and prophets added to it at the direction of the Holy Spirit. But still, a church building is only a structure. The "real" church is visible when people worship, grow in the Word, proclaim Christ in the community, care for each other, etc. Jesus shows up. Finally, the church is alive. How are you letting Jesus make you into a contributor to the life in your church?

Application:

• Personal Application: Continue spending time with the Lord daily. Sow righteousness and reap the fruit of God's unfailing love. 
• Family Devotional: Read this chapter to your family. Ask them if anything spoke to them as you read. Talk about their answers and show them that one important aspect of this chapter is that we must continue to spend time with the Lord and keep our hearts focused on His plans and purposes. Pray for them.

TOM SEMBER has been involved in ministering to men for over 20 years. He is an ordained minister with the AG in the NY Ministry Network. Tom lives with his wife, Carolyn, and children in New York. You can connect with Tom on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.