The rejected, now the Cornerstone

Text: 1 Peter 2:6-7 (KJV)

Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold I lay in Sion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner.

I heard a testimony of a sister. Her lecturer made her have an extra year in university all because she rejected his offer, but thanks to God, she finally graduated and got a good job. On one faithful day, she was meant to interview people for a job, and the candidate that walked in was this same lecturer. As God would have it, she became her lecturer’s boss, and he has to work under her.

The truth about life is that we do not normally see or accept the beauty of any product or a thing at first sight. We usually condemn it, but the truth is its content and glory is always hidden. In our text of today, the stone which the builders rejected ended up becoming the chief cornerstone, and this is because they did not see the beauty at that initial time. The same goes for gold, it usually does not look beautiful when it comes out from the mine, but after severe processes, it becomes so beautiful, and we end up wanting to buy or have it. Frankly speaking, it is normal to get rejected, but it is not good to dwell on that rejection because there is a hidden beauty that is about to show forth, so embrace it. Psalms 118:22- The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. We, as God’s children, are chosen and elected by Him and are precious to Him too, so I urge you not to get frustrated or depressed because of the world’s rejection. We need to change our mindset because that old mindset is just making us not to see the hidden gift and content that we have. Matthew 21:42- Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing and is marvelous in our eyes?

The question is who is the cornerstone of your building? The term cornerstone can be referred to as a “foundation stone,” and the amazing part is that Christ is the cornerstone of our building as God’s children, so we should enjoy the solid foundation that we have. He is part of our existence, so we should use that privilege. He was also rejected at the beginning, but today we cannot do or live without Him; so I urge you not to feel ashamed when the world rejects you, but instead be happy, because they have not seen your hidden gift and that gift that you have is needed there. By doing that, people will give you your deserved standing ovation and will glorify God for your life. John 1:3- All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made. I tell you, you can no longer suffer rejection or disapproval because you have Him. Remember, JESUS IS OUR CHIEF CORNERSTONE, and this cornerstone is reliable. So stay plugged to this great cornerstone in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINTS:

1.Father, help us to put our firm foundation on God and not on our own agenda to avoid rejection, in Jesus name.

2. Father, because we are knitted in Christ, I reverse any form of rejection over my life in Jesus name.

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