Christ the cornerstone - Faith in Action

Bunkhouse Beacon - Christ the cornerstone—Faith in Action

1 Peter 2:4-10 NKJV - Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, 5 you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, “Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame.” 7 Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, “The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone,” 8 and “A stone of stumbling And a rock of offense.” They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed. 9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 10 who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.

When Christ is the cornerstone of your life, everything changes. Obedience is not delayed. Love becomes action. Responsibility becomes worship.

Jesus demonstrated this perfectly, honoring His Father's will, caring for His mother, and fulfilling His mission all at once.

For us, making Christ our foundation means our relationships reflect His character. It means choosing forgiveness when bitterness tempts us.

It means honoring imperfect parents because God commands it. It means taking responsibility for those God places in our care.

Stand firm on the Rock. Let your faith move from belief to behavior, from conviction to action.

Today, identify one relationship where you can demonstrate that Christ is truly your cornerstone.

Let your obedience become an act of worship to the God who holds all things together.

Grace and Peace

Lars