Ephesians 2:20 · KJV

"And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁸For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

¹⁹Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;

²⁰And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

²¹In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:

²²In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

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Devotional Reflection

LoveJoyPeaceGratitudeHopeAweContentment

We belong!" The Apostle Paul is telling us this. We are not strangers, people with fewer rights, or "Johnny-come-lately" children of God. We belong because of God's grace. We belong to God's home! The apostles and prophets are the building blocks of that house. Jesus is the most important part of that house. We are also a part of this holy house of God, which is hard to believe. We belong!

Prayer

El Shaddai, God of the mountains and LORD God Almighty, the covenant God of Israel, your faithful love has given your people your promises, your grace, and your plans for the future for thousands of years. Thank you for letting me join your people by faith in Jesus and God's grace. Thank you for including me in your family. Forgive me for the times I didn't think I was important to your cause, and help me remember that I belong to you, your people, and your house. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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