We often struggle to find where we fit, but God has already placed us in His spiritual house. Jesus, the living stone, was rejected by the world but chosen by God. Likewise, when we come to Him, we are also living stones, built together into His church. Our value is not determined by human acceptance but by God's calling. True belonging happens when we embrace our identity as priests, committed to interceding, teaching, and serving others. If we build our lives on Jesus, we will not be put to shame, but if we reject Him, we will stumble. Rather than resisting where God places us, we must trust His plan, allowing Him to shape and refine us for His greater purpose.
1 Peter 2:4-8, John 6:53, John 5:7, John 15:18, 1 John 4:20
How can we ensure that we are building our lives on Jesus rather than just around Him?
What are some practical ways you can embrace your role as a priest, interceding and teaching others?
How does trusting God's placement in your life help you grow, even when you feel overlooked or rejected?
Pastor Austin Feuerstein spoke about our deep desire to fit in and the struggle of rejection, both in the world and within the church. He emphasized that Jesus Himself was rejected—by His own people, by crowds, and even by His family—yet He remained chosen and precious to God. As followers of Jesus, we are also called 'living stones' being built into a spiritual house, meant to work together in unity. Pastor Austin reminded us that our affirmation must come from God alone, not from people. He encouraged us to embrace our role as priests, interceding for others, teaching by example, and helping to build up the church. Ultimately, he challenged us to build our lives on Jesus, the cornerstone, instead of temporary things that will fade away.
Seek your affirmation from God alone, not from the approval of people.
Commit to being an active part of God’s spiritual house, working in unity with fellow believers.