"A Stone" -2

 "And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon, son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone." (John 1:42 KJV)

  "The LORD is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those that fear him. For he knows how weak we are; he remembers we are only dust. Our days on earth are like grass; like wildflowers, we bloom and die." (Psalm 103:13-15 NLT)

  I just could not leave this unattended and undone; because we have a hope that goes beyond the grave, which must be lived out in our lives, regardless of what the circumstance is we are currently living in. Whether or not you can realize it, your life has purpose and God is faithful to finish what He has begun in you; even if you might not feel as though you want to finish, He doesn't give up! 

  If you think about this Psalm, and what David is saying; this is making the case for God's determination to make our lives count! It is His heart for us, as a loving Father, that knows our condition, never gives us more than we can stand, and takes to the place we need to be, that place of counting on and needing Him more and more. 

  We might not get the picture that God is painting, but it is not just about us! This is about a wonderful end, one that will never end! I can't help but think about that lesson about baking cakes; how that tasting the ingredients by themselves gives to indication whatsoever how good the cake will be when it is done! 

  Besides that, Jesus is my Rock, and I am happy to be a stone! Welcome to the family of God...

"For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone. He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly. He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed. Once you were like sheep who wandered away. But now you have turned to your Shepherd, the Guardian of your soul." (1 Peter 2:21-25 NLT)