Shalom,

I want to continue in 1 Peter today from The Passion Translation. We'll start out with verses 1-7a:

2 So abandon every form of evil, deceit, hypocrisy, feelings of jealousy and slander. 2 In the same way that nursing infants cry for milk, you must intensely crave the pure spiritual milk of God’s Word. For this “milk” will cause you to grow into maturity, fully nourished and strong for life— 3 especially now that you have had a taste of the goodness of the Lord Jehovah and have experienced his kindness.

4 So keep coming to him who is the Living Stone—though he was rejected and discarded by men but chosen by God and is priceless in God’s sight. 5 Come and be his “living stones” who are continually being assembled into a sanctuary for God. For now you serve as holy priests, offering up spiritual sacrifices that he readily accepts through Jesus Christ. 6 For it says in Scripture:

Look! I lay a cornerstone in Zion,
    a chosen and priceless stone!
    And whoever believes in him
    will certainly not be disappointed.

7 As believers you know his great worth—indeed, his preciousness is imparted to you.

THIS is why we must diligently seek intimate fellowship with Him! And this is also why we are instructed in Hebrews 10:25, again from The Passion Translation:

25 This is not the time to pull away and neglect meeting together, as some have formed the habit of doing, because we need each other! In fact, we should come together even more frequently, eager to encourage and urge each other onward as we anticipate that day dawning.

It is through intimate fellowship with JESUS, by Holy Spirit Who lives in us, and through study and meditation of the Word of God,  that we gain Wisdom, knowledge and understanding to be able to ACT on the Word and have HIM confirm His Word with signs, wonders and miracles that will draw unbelievers to HIM! AMEN! Let's BE who He has made and called us to be, and let's do it as the LIGHTS that we are! AMEN! Here is Hillsong UNITED with "Look To The Son":

Shalom in Him!