May 19

Ministry in Times of Conflict
Believers are God's building
1 Cor. 3:7-10

Read the Bible through:
AM - 1 Kings 18-19; PM -Luke 21:1-28

"For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, you are God's building”
(1 Cor. 3:9).

Most people know the story of the "Three Little Pigs." Two of the pigs acted unwisely in building their homes. The homes were destroyed. One of the pigs, however, used bricks; and his place served as a secure shelter.

We are like houses that belong to God. As long as we live, the construction site is never closed. Where do the materials come from to build our lives? They come from our visible actions and our private thoughts. Selfish actions are like hay and stubble. They won't stand during times of trial. Worldly passions are like twigs. They can't withstand the gusts of daily stress. Lives yielded to God are built with high quality materials - pure thoughts, commitment to God's ways, and selfless acts. Then when the enemy comes, we will not be shaken.

Lord, make my life a temple in which You can be both pleased and glorified.