1 Peter 2:6 “For in scripture it says: “See I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen [elect - KJV] and precious cornerstone, [and whoever believes in Him will not be put to shame." - ESV] Rest is NIV

Christ was mentioned as a stone in Isaiah as well. That is what Peter is referencing here. (Isaiah 28:16) Again Peter emphasizes the fact that Christ was Chosen and Precious. This time we see Him as the chosen and precious cornerstone. What is a cornerstone you ask? Well, it is the foundation. The stone that holds a building together or completes the joint of two walls. Check out the following definition:

1.

a stone uniting two masonry walls at an intersection.

2.

a stone representing the nominal starting place in the construction of a monumental building, usually carved with the date and laid with appropriate ceremonies.

3.

something that is essential, indispensable, or basic: The cornerstone of democratic government is a free press.

4.

the chief foundation on which something is constructed or developed: The cornerstone of his argument was that all people are created equal.

“cornerstone.” Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Random House, Inc. 04 Mar. 2008.

Pretty awesome imagery if you ask me. To think that Christ is our precious and chosen cornerstone. Chosen by God to be our savior, our ransom, the propitiation for our sins, and so much more. He is the foundation on which everything is built. We have our very being in Him. Check out Col. 1:9-29 for more on that. Here are verses 16-17:

“For by Him [Christ] were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether [they be] thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.”

Wow! What a cornerstone we have. Chosen by God and precious. Also, remember He is not just any ordinary stone, He is the Living Stone. The Living Cornerstone, that whoever believes in Him will never be put to shame.

Application:

  • Realize that Christ is our precious Cornerstone, chosen by God.
  • Realize that Christ is the foundation of our faith, salvation, fellowship with God, and mere existence!
  • Realize that if we truly believe in Him, put our trust and faith in Him, we will never be put to shame. He is our Rock, our Fortress, our Refuge, and our God!

All of this about Christ as our Cornerstone reminded me of a song by Day of Fire that I think says it well. Enjoy!