When explorers entered Peru they found huge, impressive buildings that may have been standing for 2,000 years. These ancient Inca structures were built of hand hewn rocks of different sizes and shapes. Some were 3 sided, some 4 sided and some 7 sided. Without the use of mortar, they were fitted together so perfectly that they stood for many centuries, even through earthquakes.

God builds His church in much the same way. The Bible describes the church of Jesus Christ as a building, and each believer is a brick in that building. Peter said that we, “as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house” (1 Peter 2:5). And Paul said that we are “being joined together” (Eph. 2:21) and “are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit” (v.22).

People with a variety of backgrounds, abilities, interests and needs make up Christ’s church, so uniting in a common purpose is not an easy process. Yet when we let the Lord do His work among us, shaping us and assigning our place in the structure, we become part of a strong, solid building.

Yes, we are all different. But God is building an enduring church. The magnificent Inca buildings will eventually crumble, but the church is built to last.

Author

David C. Egner

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Our Daily Bread