BUILDING BUILDER
Matthew 16:18-23

Jesus gave the revelation of the church when He stated in Matthew 16: 18, “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” It is an authoritative statement. It is a living statement that no weapon formed under heaven or under the earth could possibly prevail against it. Jesus said He will build His church and nothing, not even the gates of Hades, shall prevail against His church. Believers are the church and not just the four cornered building where gatherings in fellowship frequent. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? 17 If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are.” Jesus knew that different gates are set up by the chief of the wicked ones; the one whose only inheritance is in hell, when He made the statement that the gates of Hades will not prevail. Which of the gates are manifesting against your being built up by Jesus? Is there any financial gate that the enemy is using against your being built? Could it be your marriage that the enemy is using as a gate to disrupt your being built? What kind of gate is the enemy using against you being constructed for His glory? The enemy has so many different gates in his possession that he has been using and he continues to use it. Jesus, the Lord of lords, the King of kings, is very much aware of the enemy’s devices when He said you will be built and the gates of Hades shall not prevail. However, let it be known, to you, that there is no building that has been constructed that rises up as a complete one without frequent challenges. Gates of Hades are swinging constantly; they are swinging back and forth in an attempt to shut you down. As believer, be rest assured that as long as you keep eyes on Jesus, none of the gates will trap you from becoming the building that Jesus wants for Himself.  All in all, take it to your mind that the materials and instrument of you being built is in the Word, and that is why the apostle Paul stated in Acts 20:32, ““So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.” The Word Himself will build you just as He has promised.
Prayer for today: I ask today, my Lord and my God, my Father, build me up just as it pleases You and let Your name be glorified in my life.