Ephesians 2:19-22; KJV
[19] Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; [20] and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; [21] in whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: [22] in whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
1 Peter 2:4-6; KJV
[4] To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, [5] ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. [6] Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: And he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
Isaiah 28:16, KJV
therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.
Ephesians 2:20 declares that Christ is the cornerstone of God’s building, the church. As the cornerstone, He holds the entire structure together and aligns all parts of the building to Himself.
Often we teach that Christ as the cornerstone is foundational to the church. 1 Peter 2:4-6 describes believers as living stones, being built up into a spiritual house. This building work requires that we are aligned with Christ, both individually and corporately.
Isaiah 28:16 promises that whoever believes in Him as the cornerstone will not be shaken. This assurance allows us to participate in God’s eternal purpose with confidence and stability.
Thought of the day/Main points – Christ as the cornerstone is foundational to the church.
– Believers are living stones being built into God’s spiritual house.
– Faith in Christ as the cornerstone brings stability and alignment.
Prayer Confessions:
Lord, thank You for being the cornerstone of the church and my life.
Align me with Your purpose as a living stone in Your building.
Grant me stability and confidence in Your eternal purpose, Amen.