The stone

"The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. This is the LORD’s doing, and it is wonderful to see.This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:22-24 (NLT)

This is the day the LORD has made. Could there be any day better described as such than Christmas? After all, without the birth of Jesus, there would be no cause for gladness, joy or celebration right? Surrounded by family and friends yesterday, I couldn't help but think of the many people I have met over the years, people even within my own family, that have rejected Christ -and those who claim to know Him but haven't built their lives upon His foundation. 

In Old Testament times, the cornerstone was the main stone placed at the corner of the structure. It was usually the largest, most solid and always the most carefully constructed stone of any in the edifice. What's most important is that it had to be the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation, important since all other stones were set in reference to this stone, thus determining the position of the entire structure. The building could not be built or stand without the cornerstone. Jesus came to give us this firm foundation, to be that cornerstone - the reference to how our lives should be built.

Have you placed Jesus as your cornerstone? In your life, is He first with all other things set in reference to your relationship with him? If not, it's not too late to rebuild. 1 John 1:9 says, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." and Colossians 2:6 says, "Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him". Through Christ, we can have a fresh start... and a new day to build a life centered on Him. 

Heavenly Father, thank you for not giving up on us when we have built our lives on things other than you. Forgive us and cleanse us. Help us to rebuild our lives with you as the cornerstone, the foundation of what we should be so that every day we can declare blessed is the day the Lord has made and rejoice and be glad in it. In your precious name we pray, Jesus. Amen. 

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Today is the day - Lincoln Brewster

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