Deuteronomy 8:9
“A land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills you can dig copper.”
1 Peter 2:5
“You yourselves also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house into a holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.”
The stones and iron in the hills of the good land symbolize the solid and strengthening aspects of Christ in our spiritual experience.
Living Stones for God’s Building
As believers, we are living stones being transformed and built up into God’s spiritual house.
This transformation involves being chiseled and shaped by God’s hand, making us suitable for His building.
Iron for Strength
Iron represents the strength and firmness we gain through our experience of Christ.
As we grow in Him, we become steadfast and unshakable, able to stand firm against the enemy and fulfill God’s purpose.
The good land supplies both stones and iron, signifying the building and strengthening aspects of Christ. By experiencing Him in this way, we are transformed and equipped for God’s work.
Thought of the day/Main Points:
– Stones signify our transformation into living stones for God’s building.
– Iron represents the strength we gain through experiencing Christ.
– The good land provides the elements needed for building and strengthening.
– Through transformation and strength, we fulfill God’s purpose.
Prayer Confessions:
Lord, transform me into a living stone for Your building.
Strengthen me with iron-like firmness to stand against the enemy.
Equip me to fulfill Your purpose through transformation and strength.
Teach me to cooperate with Your work of chiseling and shaping my life.
Lord, make me a part of Your spiritual house, strong and firm for Your glory, Amen.
