The Cornerstone

This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner (Acts 4:11).

The cornerstone was an important part of building with stones, bricks, or blocks in ancient times. Once leveled, the cornerstone served as the standard for the rest of the building process. Since it was put in place early, it would also bear the weight of the rest of the building. Today we still use cornerstones, but they are more for ceremonial purposes since building techniques have advanced.

And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord (Ephesians 2:20-21).

The Bible refers to Jesus as the Cornerstone several places in the Bible, both in the Old and the New Testaments. He is our Standard, the One we are to set our lives against and stay true to. He will carry the weight of our burdens. "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light" (Matthew 11:28 & 30).

The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner (Psalm 118:22).

The imagery showing Christ as our Cornerstone tells us that He is essential to building a strong structure, to being plumbed and straight so we don't fall, and in bearing the weighty burdens that living in a fallen world usually brings. Yet, the Bible points out that many reject this Cornerstone. Let's make sure that we never do.

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 it is marvelous in our eyes? (Matthew 21:42).

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