The Chief 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.

 

The truth about life is that, we often don’t see or accept the beauty of any product or thing at first sight. We usually condemn it, but the truth is its content and glory are always hidden. In our text of today, the stone which the builders rejected ended up becoming the chief cornerstone even when 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 at any cost. 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.

 

Interestingly, 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 ie your foundation stone? For me, JESUS CHRIST is my reliable CHIEF CORNERNSTONE. He is part of our existence by privilege. He was also rejected at the beginning, but today we cannot do or live with 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. 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.  So, stay plugged to this great cornerstone today.

 

PRAYER POINT:

1.      Father, because we are knitted in Christ not with our agenda, I reverse any form of rejection over our life, in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Friends, rejoice because that rejection is turning round to global acceptance.