“For this is contained in Scripture: ‘Behold, I lay in Zion a choice stone, a precious cornerstone, and he who believes in Him will not be disappointed.'”
This quote—originally from Isaiah 28:16—is referring to Jesus Christ as the precious cornerstone. Jesus is the center and focal point of the entire work God does for humanity. Jesus is the chosen One, and He’s precious to God and also to man. The plan and work of redemption is totally God’s responsibility. But we have a part to play also.
The Message Bible says: “The Scriptures provide precedent: Look! I’m setting a stone in Zion, a cornerstone in the place of honor. Whoever trusts in this stone as a foundation will never have cause to regret it.”
Our part is to trust in Jesus. Trust means to have faith in, commit to, and totally rely upon. When we put our trust in Jesus, we will have strength and stability in our life. A cornerstone is the one the whole weight of the building rests upon. Jesus will bear the cares, struggles and the load of life for us. Just trust Him.
God gave me Jesus to be the cornerstone of my life. I trust Him and I build on Him.
- Reading Plan A: Acts 27:26-44
- Reading Plan B: Psalm 73
- Reading Plan C: Psalms 53-55; Acts 27:26-44
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.