Rock my World

1 Peter 2:7 (NIV)
Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, "The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone.

Living Stone, Cornerstone, The Rock of Salvation, my Rock and Fortress...all beautiful analogies of Jesus - wonderful pictures of strength and resilience.

Jesus is the foundation of the church, the capstone which holds the entire structure in place, the over-arching strength and security. When Jesus called Simon Peter to be a follower, Jesus called him Peter, (the rock); another stone in our heritage.

"The stone the builders rejected has become the Capstone." Psalm 118:22

Can you think of personal rocks in your life? Are there those people who are tough and strong, solid as a rock? Those who you can depend upon to be strong when you are weak? Perhaps a sibling, or close friend who knows you so very well.

As a child, my solid rocks were my grandparents. They were great sounding boards, they encouraged, offered unconditional love and were my strength when I was frail. They were as solid as could be. Their actions towards me, influenced my life - not just in the moment - but even now, decades later.

1 Peter 2:4-5 (NIV)
As you come to him, the living Stone--rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him--
you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 2:4-10

Weak Made Strong, In Christ Alone

Cornerstone

11 Jesus is

  “‘the stone you builders rejected,
   which has become the cornerstone.’
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:11-12

I am not an architect, so after reading today’s passage I quickly went to google to look up the meaning of cornerstone.  Wikipedia defined cornerstone as,

The cornerstone (or foundation stone or setting stone) is the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation, important since all other stones will be set in reference to this stone, thus determining the position of the entire structure.

How cool is it that? Jesus is called the cornerstone, or the “stone” that will be a reference to all other “stones”, which is us.  Jesus is our reference.  Salvation is found in no one else. We look to him for how to live. We look to him when we need to know how to respond to conflict. He is our reference when striving to put others needs before our own. We don't need to look any further.

I couldn’t help but be reminded of a worship song that I love titled, “Cornerstone”, by Hillsong.  

The chorus says,

“Christ alone, cornerstone.

Weak made strong in the Saviors love.  

Through the storm He is Lord, Lord of all.

Christ alone is Lord of all!  He is the answer to the problems of the world.  Seek him today for your comfort.  I have linked the song, Cornerstone if you want to listen to it.  Just click here or on the picture above to enjoy the music.

Have a blessed day.

Read today's passage here Acts 4:8-12