Scripture
10 Haven’t you read this passage of Scripture:
“‘The stone the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone;
11 the Lord has done this,
and it is marvelous in our eyes’?”
Reflection
Jesus referred to himself as the stone rejected by the builders. Rejected by most of the Jewish leaders, He becomes the Cornerstone of a new “building”, the Church.
Cornerstone is a large stone near the base of a building where two walls meet, often giving information about the building and sometimes put in position with a ceremony; it also means something of great importance that everything else depends on (Cambridge Dictionary).
Jesus’s life and teaching then becomes that something of great importance that everything else depends on; it becomes the foundation of our lives and Christ’s followers.
Cornerstone (Hillsong Live)
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
But holly trust is Jesus’ name
Christ alone, Cornerstone
Weak made strong in the Savior’s love
Through the storm
He is Lord
Lord of all
When darkness seems to hide His face
I rest on His unchanging grace
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil
My anchor holds within the veil
When He shall come with trumpet sound
Oh, may I then in Him be found
Dressed in His righteousness alone
Faultless, stand before the throne (Su Tsai- Community Life Director).
Thoughts for the day
- What does this passage tell you about God or Jesus?
- What does this passage tell you about humanity?
- What do you feel God is telling you through this passage?
- How can you apply this message in an area of your life that needs transformation?
- Is there anyone you think should hear or will benefit from this message? Go and tell them.
Prayer
Take time to praise today. If you’ve got a phone and headphones, carve out time today to listen to worship music, or a song that helps you to connect with God. Start and end your regular routine with praise.
