How does recognizing Christ as the cornerstone impact your daily faith walk? Meeting the Cornerstone—Psalm 118:22 “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” The verse speaks plainly: God Himself set Jesus as the indispensable stone on which His entire redemptive plan rests. Because Scripture states it, it stands—literally and forever. Unshakeable Daily Foundation • A cornerstone bears weight; recognizing Christ as yours turns every morning into a fresh encounter with stability (Isaiah 28:16). • No worry, criticism, or cultural tide can dislodge what God has fixed in place. Belief in Him means you “will never be shaken.” Heart Alignment and Direction • Buildings square their walls by the cornerstone. Aligning thoughts, attitudes, and choices with Christ keeps life straight. • Ephesians 2:20-22: “…built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.” Each decision measured against His words remains plumb and true. Security When Rejected • Acts 4:11 recalls the same line from Psalm 118: “He is ‘the stone you builders rejected….’” When opposition surfaces, remember the pattern: rejected stones become God’s focal point. • 1 Peter 2:4-6: coming to the “living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious,” believers share both His rejection and His honor. Confidence replaces discouragement. Practical Daily Building Blocks – Begin the day acknowledging His rightful place: “Lord Jesus, You carry the weight of my life today.” – Filter conversations and media through His teaching; if it doesn’t square with the cornerstone, set it aside. – Let His permanence calm hurried schedules; build margins for worship and rest. – When making plans, ask, “How does this line up with Your revealed will?” then act decisively, free from double-mindedness. – Celebrate small obediences; each one is a living stone snug against the cornerstone. Strength in Trials • The weight He carries relieves you from bearing what only He can shoulder. • Crisis exposes foundations; those resting on Christ stand firm while others crumble (Matthew 7:24-25). Community Shaped by the Stone • 1 Peter 2:5: “you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house.” Daily fellowship, encouragement, and correction become part of God’s architecture. • Discord fades when everyone lines up with the same reference point. Witness That Draws Attention • A rightly-built life showcases the Master Builder. Stability, integrity, and peace become a silent testimony, provoking curiosity about the Cornerstone Himself. Walking Steadily on the Stone Recognition leads to reliance, reliance forms resilience, and resilience produces radiant lives. Keep looking to the Cornerstone, and every step stays true. |
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