During the month of April, I’ve chosen to blog through the alphabet. Each day I will use a letter to share a Name of the Lord that begins with that letter based on Proverbs 18:10. I pray you’ll be blessed and that you’ll stop by often.

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”

Proverbs 18:10 – NIV

Chief Cornerstone

This name, given to Jesus in the Old Testament as well as one He connected to Himself, is an important name for us to consider. The main reason it is important is because of what a cornerstone is and what it represents.

In ancient times, the cornerstone was the most important stone in a structure. It was used to hold two rows of stone together. The cornerstone had to be free of flaw, had to be perfected shaped, and had to be strong. Because of the importance, more time was taken to find the perfect stone as well as fit the stone for its purpose.

If a flawed, imperfect stone was used, it meant that the building or structure could be compromised. The building was only as solid as its cornerstone.

In the Book of Luke, after Jesus discussed His authority with Pharisees, He went on to tell a parable, the parable of the tenants (Luke 20:9-19). In this parable, we see the son of the landowner rejected by the tenants and killed. Of course, we know that this parable was a picture of how the nation of Israel would reject Jesus and would kill Him.

But during this section of Scripture, Jesus quoted a passage from Isaiah. Look at what Jesus said. “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” (Luke 20:17 – NIV) Jesus was and is that Cornerstone.

We see other instances of Jesus as the cornerstone. Such as Ephesians 2:19-20 (NIV). “Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.”

Not only do we see Jesus as the cornerstone here, but He is the Chief Cornerstone.

You see, when we get the cornerstone of lives right, we have a good foundation to begin building upon. When Jesus is at the center of our lives, we can add upon that to create solid, biblical views, actions and attitudes. But you can see how important it is to have the right cornerstone. Jesus is the Chief Cornerstone and that is where we begin our spiritual building.

Isaiah spoke of this cornerstone in Isaiah 28:16 (NIV) and Peter used this prophecy in 1 Peter 2:6. “See I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who relies on it will never be stricken with panic.” That tested, precious, sure foundation is Jesus Christ. That is where we find stability in this crazy world.

We can trust Jesus as our Chief Cornerstone. He is the perfect Cornerstone to build our lives upon. King David spoke of this sure foundation in Psalm 18:2 (NIV). “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”

Perhaps you don’t feel this solid foundation beneath you. If not, the Chief Cornerstone is available to begin the building process. Jesus would love nothing more than take up residence in your heart. Why not accept Him as your Savior? I’d love to help you through that process if you’re willing.

Perhaps you do know Jesus as your Chief Cornerstone, but have been swayed by this crazy world. Don’t hesitate to rejoin the Rock that desires to be your foundation. Remember, He hasn’t moved.

I pray that today you will look to Jesus, the Chief Cornerstone as you encounter each situation. Let Him be your Rock. It won’t matter if everything around you falls apart. You’ll be standing on the Chief Cornerstone.

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna