Peter writes, “As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” Over the past four weeks we have been taking a journey through the Book of Malachi. We have learned that the people of God felt abandoned. They felt like God had forgotten about them and wondered if his presence would ever return to the temple.

Peter lived in such a time that God’s presence did return to his temple. It was a different temple however, its foundation was none other than Jesus Christ. The stones are precious and one of a kind. They are each and every one of the people of God from every tribe, tongue and nation. They include you and me. This temple is not found in Jerusalem, Rome, or Houston. It is found every where the people of God gather for worship and every where the people of God scatter to do life.

We are so thankful that 40 years ago God called a unique group of people to gather as Cy-Fair Christian Church. We are thankful that over the years this gathering of followers of Jesus have lived their lives for God’s glory. We are thankful for those who have gone before us and those who gather today who claim each other as close family. We are one facet of the incredible temple of God called the Church. God’s presence is among us. He has blessed us and calls us to be a blessing to our community and world, all for His Glory.