Our scripture this morning is Mark 12:10-11 (NLT).
Didn’t you ever read this in the Scriptures? ‘The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. This is the Lord’s doing, and it is wonderful to see.’
Jesus uses a direct quote from Psalms 118:22-23 to show the religious leaders (and us) that God had planned all that was to happen long before. They rejected Jesus as the savior God had promised and chose their own way. This is a reenactment of sorts, similar to our original sin of believing something other than God’s word for us.
“He was despised and rejected— a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way. He was despised, and we did not care” (Isaiah 53:3). The prophet said this long before Christ’s birth, a sad commentary on human choice and “wisdom” over what God has commanded and given us.
As a cornerstone sets the line for building, Jesus sets the line for our lives. When we align our lives with His teaching, we can be restored to the image and purpose God has for each of us. God is the master builder and when we follow His plan the result is beautiful.
Loving Lord, thank You for the gift and example of Jesus, and His sacrifice to save us. Bless us to be bold and energetic workers for Your kingdom, that all may know Your love. Amen.
