Used by permission of Crossway Books, a division of Good News Publishers, Wheaton, IL 60187, “Through also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand” (Romans 5:2). From Drawing Near by John MacArthur Copyright © 1993. Read Acts 4:1-13, noting how Peter applied the principles found in 1 Peter 2:4-8 to the Jewish leaders. Use each attribute as a focal point of prayer and worship. Make a list of Christ's attributes that are especially meaningful to you.
Daily bible devotion full#
In either case be a faithful witness, knowing that someday His full value will be proclaimed by all (Phil. Others will evaluate Him according to God's standard and find Him precious beyond measure. Sadly, millions of men and women throughout history have followed their lead.Īs you tell others about Christ, many will evaluate Him by the wrong standard and reject Him. They inspected Him closely but rejected Him because He didn't fit their concept of a Savior. But the leaders of Israel had faulty standards of measurement. By God's standards, Jesus is the perfect cornerstone.
But for those who disbelieve, 'The stone which the builders rejected, this became the very corner stone,' and, 'a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense'" (1 Pet. Peter said, "This is contained in Scripture: 'Behold I lay in Zion a choice stone, a precious corner stone, and he who believes in Him shall not be disappointed.' This precious value, then, is for you who believe. Those who arrogantly dismiss Him as unworthy of their devotion simply demonstrate their inability to recognize the most precious treasure of all. He has already been approved by the Father.
Daily bible devotion trial#
Similarly, Jesus is not on trial before men men are on trial before Him. Your disapproval simply demonstrates the frailty of your measuring capability." The quality of that painting has already been established. One man said to the other, "I don't think much of that painting." The curator, feeling obliged to reply to the man's statement, said to him, "Dear sir, if I may interrupt, that painting is not on trial you are. One of the curators of the museum, a man with great appreciation for art, overheard two men discussing a masterpiece.
I once read about a conversation in the Louvre Museum in Paris. God’s view of Christ is the only accurate standard by which to measure Christ’s worth. "Coming to as to a living stone, rejected by men, but choice and precious in the sight of God" (1 Pet.