February 6

The Cornerstone

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 (1 Peter 2:6).

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-8

Song: “Cornerstone”

On August 5, 2010, the world watched as news surfaced of a copper mine collapse in Chile. Days turned into weeks as rescue efforts to free the 33 trapped miners persisted without results. For 69 days the miners huddled together in the darkness, but miner Jose Henriquez had the real solution. He received the nickname “The Pastor” from others involved in the event. He continually encouraged others with Scripture that he had memorized and ultimately 20 of the miners came to salvation in Jesus Christ just days before their physical rescue.

I imagine the stones that fell, trapping the miners, might have seemed like stones of death, despair, and darkness. But for those 20 miners who received salvation those stones moved them toward God’s ultimate liberation. Through their harrowing experience the miners encountered Jesus, the true cornerstone for their lives.

If you feel trapped by your circumstances, let the Word of God speak to your heart. Call on Jesus and He will become your foundation for the future. If you are a Christian that is struggling, realize that Jesus alone is our cornerstone and we can always return to Him to find stability in life.

Lord, I want You to be my cornerstone. Forgive me and save me. In Your name I pray, amen.