Today’s reading: Jeremiah 38, 39, 52 and 1 Peter 2
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.”
Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe,
“The stone the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone,” and,
“A stone that causes people to stumble
and a rock that makes them fall.”
They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for (1 Peter 2:6-8).
Jesus is the cornerstone, the foundation, the linchpin, the entire basis of the Christian faith. Without his death, burial and resurrection, there is no salvation. Fortunately for us, his invitation is offered to all people.
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).
Despite Jesus offering an invitation to all, some people do not believe he is who he says he is. Many refuse to put their faith in him. 1 Peter Verse 8 tells us that Jesus, in response to this unbelief, is the stone that actually causes some people to stumble and fall. In other words, unbelievers bring God’s judgment upon themselves by stumbling over and rejecting the one person with the power to save them.
The most important decision a person can ever make is to put their faith in Jesus Christ. Don’t delay and miss out on the gift of eternal life. No one is guaranteed another day!