Peter unearths the powerful metaphor of "living stones" to describe the nature and purpose of God's work in Christ, which is now extended to us as His representatives on the earth.

The ultimate expression of the glory of God is in a house or a community of believers, each individually crafted by God for a unique function, and connected together by the foundation of Christ. It is here that prayers are answered and significant breakthroughs are unearthed.

The underlying principles of raising such an abode and becoming a functional part of what God is doing in your territory is in consistency. Through consistency, we get to really know God and to provide Him with something sure and precious that He can fill with His glory.