1 PETER 2:6

For in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”

TO PONDER

Historically, the cornerstone was the most important part of any building. Usually the first part built, the total weight of a structure rested on this particular stone, this one spot, which, if removed, would collapse the whole structure. The cornerstone was also the key to keeping the walls straight.

The builders would take sightings along the edges of this part of the building. If the cornerstone was set properly, the stonemasons could be assured that all the other corners of the building would be at the appropriate angles as well. So the cornerstone, a terribly important part of a building, became a symbol for that which held life together.

Jesus wants to be the cornerstone in our lives. He wants to keep us on the straight and narrow. He wants to be included in our conversations (he hears them anyway) and be included in solutions. He wants us to chat with him, and then listen for his responses. Is that something you do – or strive for?

PRAYER:Father, help us lean on you for everything. Help us come to you for strength, comfort, peace, rest and love. Thank you that you are the cornerstone of our lives – that you do hold our lives together. Amen

Today's devotion written by Mark Simpfendorfer, LifeWay Epping.