Cornerstone

Matthew 21:42

In book of the Matthew, Jesus said to the folks gathered around him…

“Have you never read in the Scriptures:  The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.”

Jesus was actually quoting from Psalm 118: 22-23 as he addressed the religious leaders of his day. The “cornerstone” to which Jesus was referring served as the base that was used to form the foundation of a building and helped to ensure that the other stones were straight and level.

In another translation, Jesus is said to have chosen the word “capstone” which, if you know your architecture, is the center stone in the top of an arch that holds the whole thing together.

Jesus was referring to himself as the cornerstone…the foundation on which he was going to build a new church.

Unfortunately, we, like the religious leaders in Jesus day often reject that which is supremely important in lieu of that which satisfies our own selfish desires.

However, Jesus is still in business of building new things…new churches, new attitudes, and new lives. We must simply be willing to place Jesus as the cornerstone of all that we are. In doing so, we receive a firm foundation upon which the other stones in our lives may be set straight and level.

“Cornerstone” 

Based on the recording from
the Hillsong album “Cornerstone”

Arr. by Joel Mott ©2011 Hillsong Publishing

My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness.

I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly trust in Jesus’ name.

Christ alone. Cornerstone. Weak made strong in the Savior’s love.

Through the storm, He is Lord. Lord of all!

Written by Danny Buckner