The Cornerstone

As we come to Him, the Living Stone, we also are being built into a spiritual house to be a Holy Priesthood    from 1 Peter 2:4-5

So this is what the Sovereign Lord says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who trusts in Him will never be dismayed."                                          Isaiah 28: 16 Thus Isaiah spoke - referring to Jesus way back in the Old Testament. What is a cornerstone? Our trusty Wikipedia says it is the foundation stone, "...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." In other places it is called a capstone, which refers to "...the most important part of a building - a crucial part of the foundation that anchors the whole structure." If you have ever laid a tile floor or set a patio using pavers you know how important that first stone is. If that first stone and that first row is not aligned properly, nothing goes right; the more you try to correct the pattern the worse it gets. By the end of the project nothing lines up the way you had planned. On the other hand, if the first stone or piece of tile is set correctly and firmly, everything else falls into place after that. The Bible has a lot to say about this cornerstone. You know what I'm talking about. We build the structure of our life one way or the other, either in line with the cornerstone...or not! One thing we know: If we are aligned with Christ and his purposes for us, our foundation is sure and our structure is anchored firmly. Anything else is built on a shaky foundation. I wish for all of us a fresh awakening of spirit that leaps in agreement with the apostle Paul when he proclaims "...Jesus Christ himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord."  Eph. 2:20-21 Friends, what an amazing promise is hidden in these words. Blessings and Peace to you this week. Greg