(Those
who rejected Jesus failed yet again) But you – believers – followers – God
picked you! You are Priests. As His own, favorite people, you can be Holy –
part of His royal family. Show other people the way to this Jesus; the Christ
who rescued you from a meaningless existence to give you His magnificent
purposes. (1 Peter 2:9)
Is your group a community full of leaders?
Are you working toward that end? Would you like to have more of your people
growing to love and care about others?
Peter was serious about rocks. Maybe it was
because Rock (Cephas) was the name Jesus gave to him as a replacement for Simon
(God has heard) when Simon first identified Jesus as the Christ (Matthew 16:16).
In a way, this was Jesus explaining to His followers the truth that Peter tells
others here. Jesus is that rock on which prosperous lives must be based. When
you are adopted into His Holy family, you begin to follow Him. As you grow in
that relationship, you inherit His purpose of providing others help in
restoring their relationship with God and with each other.
Help your people find their identity as a
co-rock; a partner in God’s purposes. It will provide meaning in your life and
in the lives of those whom you are called to lead.
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