Psalms about the Savior, Day 5 Reading: Psalm 118:1-29
Psalm 118:22-24, 29 (NLT) The stone rejected by the builders has now become the cornerstone. This is the LORD’s doing, and it is marvelous to see. This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it… Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.
I am not a
yard sale or flee market shopper. However, I know some avid yard salers who
take great delight in finding a special treasure at a
bargain price. They then take what some
would consider a piece of junk and turn it into a focal point around their home. An item rejected by one person becomes a
thing of value to another.
In our reading
for today, we see the ultimate illustration of this type of exchange when the
Psalmist writes; the stone that the
builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. A cornerstone, sometimes referred to as
the capstone, was the most important or critical part of a structure. It was the foundation stone upon which the
rest of the wall/building was constructed.
Acts 4:11 identifies this cornerstone as Jesus, the foundation of our
faith. Verse 12 of Acts 4 goes on to say
that Jesus is the only Name by which we can be saved. This verse affirms that He
truly is The Essential Jesus.
There is no salvation, forgiveness, peace with God or eternal life
without Him!
Peter reminds
us in 1 Peter 2 that to those who believe, this stone (Jesus) is precious. How thankful and blessed I am to know Jesus
as my Savior, Lord and Friend. But
Peter goes on to say, that to those who do not believe, Jesus becomes the stone
over which they stumble. There are
people all around us stumbling without the Savior.
“Dear Jesus, out of a heart
of gratitude for all that You have done for us, help us to extend your love and
grace to others so that they may see You in us and be drawn to You. We thank you for your faithful love that
endures forever!”
Written by guest blogger, Patty Deiter.
Thanks for stopping by . . .
pj
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