Daily Devotional: Christ the Cornerstone: A Week of Strength, Trust, and Redemption

“Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’”

This week’s devotional explores Acts 4:11, emphasizing Christ as the foundation of our faith and relating it to other verses in the Bible.

Day 1: The Rejected Cornerstone

Key Verse: Acts 4:11
“Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’”
Reflection:
Jesus was rejected by men but chosen by God to be the foundation of salvation. Despite human rejection, His purpose prevailed. What areas of your life do you feel overlooked or unworthy? Remember, God can turn rejection into a cornerstone of purpose.
Related Verse: Isaiah 28:16 – “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation.”
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for making Jesus the cornerstone of my faith. Help me trust Your purpose, even in rejection. Amen.

Day 2: A Firm Foundation

Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 3:11
“For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.”
Reflection:
In life, we often build on unstable foundations like success, relationships, or material wealth. Christ is the only unshakable foundation. Reevaluate your priorities and rebuild on Him.
Related Verse: Psalm 18:2 – “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer.”
Prayer:
Father, teach me to build my life on Jesus, my firm foundation. May I stand strong in You. Amen.

Day 3: The Rock of Salvation

Key Verse: Matthew 21:42
“The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.”
Reflection:
Jesus’ rejection was not a mistake; it was part of God’s marvelous plan for salvation. Are you marveling at His work in your life? Praise Him for His sovereignty.
Related Verse: Ephesians 2:20 – “Built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.”
Prayer:
Lord, I marvel at Your wisdom in using rejection for redemption. Thank You for being my cornerstone. Amen.

Day 4: Strength in the Cornerstone

Key Verse: 1 Peter 2:6
“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.”
Reflection:
Trusting in Jesus as the cornerstone brings strength and confidence. Reflect on areas of life where you struggle to trust Him. Commit them to His care.
Related Verse: Romans 9:33 – “The one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”
Prayer:
Jesus, You are my chosen and precious cornerstone. Strengthen my trust in You. Amen.

Day 5: A Living Stone

Key Verse: 1 Peter 2:4-5
“As you come to Him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God—you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house.”
Reflection:
As believers, we are living stones in God’s spiritual house. How are you contributing to His kingdom? Reflect on your role in His work.
Related Verse: Ephesians 2:22 – “In Him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by His Spirit.”
Prayer:
Lord, build me into a living stone that reflects Your glory. Use me for Your kingdom. Amen.

Day 6: Reconciliation through the Cornerstone

Key Verse: Colossians 1:20
“Through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven.”
Reflection:
Jesus, the cornerstone, reconciles us to God. Consider relationships in your life that need reconciliation and pray for restoration.
Related Verse: Ephesians 2:14 – “For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one.”
Prayer:
Prince of Peace, reconcile my heart to Yours and help me bring reconciliation to others. Amen.

Day 7: Victory in the Cornerstone

Key Verse: Psalm 118:22-24
“The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.”
Reflection:
Jesus’ victory over rejection is our victory. Celebrate the new life and hope you have in Him. How can you rejoice in His marvelous work today?
Related Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:57 – “Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Prayer:
Lord, I rejoice in Your marvelous work and the victory You give me in Christ. Thank You for being my cornerstone. Amen.

This week, let us focus on the cornerstone—Jesus Christ—and draw strength, confidence, and purpose from Him.