Today’s thoughts by Julie Wicker

Matthew 21: 42-44 — Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: “‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes’? “Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. Anyone who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; anyone on whom it falls will be crushed.”

This week we are sharing Holy Week. Jesus used this time to talk in parables. I chose to highlight Matthew’s recounting of this parable because he is my favorite of the disciples. He recounts the story with Jesus as king. I chose today’s parable because we get an understanding of Jesus being the cornerstone of our faith. 

According to Merriam-Webster, the cornerstone is the stone forming a part of the corner or angle in a wall along the foundation. Architecturally the cornerstone is the first stone set and every other stone is placed in reference to it. God is the rock of our salvation. He is the foundation of our faith and the one who reigns at the top receiving the glory. You can read today’s full parable in Matthew 21:33-26 NIV.

On this Trust Tuesday examine the lens that you view Jesus. Is He the cornerstone of your faith? Is He the first stone or the last?

Let’s pray. Dear God, my soul finds rest in You. My salvation comes from You. Truly You are my rock and my salvation. You are my fortress. I will never be shaken. Today I celebrate this day, my salvation, and the work of Your hands. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

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Bonus: Click here to check out our shared music Lent Playlist, created last year on Julie Wicker’s Spotify account.