1Peter 2:6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believes on him shall not be confounded.
1Pe 2:7 Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, “The stone which the builders rejected has become the Chief Cornerstone,”
1Pe 2:8 and “A stone of stumbling and a ROCK OF OFFENSE.” They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed.
These are very powerful scriptures that speak of Jesus Christ who is the Rock of our Salvation. Psalm 95:1 tells us, “Oh come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.”
Why is he a Rock? Because a rock is firm and solid. Christ is a Firm Foundation. The strongest foundation I have ever stood upon in my life. Many will agree! But to some he is not. They reject him!
The scripture says in 1 Cor 3:11, “No other foundation can any man lay, than that which is laid, Jesus Christ.”
The scripture also says that the stone which the builders rejected has become the Chief Cornerstone.” 1 Peter 2:7
Many stumble because they refuse to believe and accept that Jesus (Yeshua) Christ is LORD. I can recall many years ago as a young man growing up in the church, but later stumbling in disobedience to the Word of God, then coming back to the LORD! 30 years later, I have no regrets!
The Gospel of the Kingdom and of our LORD Jesus Christ changed by life and family totally, as with many others.
I often share with those who are unbelievers and have a negative mindset toward Church, do not allow your unbelief to become a Rock of Offense, which has eternal implications, but embrace him as the the Rock of our Salvation!
Why is this important? Jesus once told the religious leaders who didn’t believe that he was the Christ something profound. It was a prophetic scripture by the Psalmist King David that said:
Psalm 118:22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. (Chief Cornerstone)
Psa 118:23 This is the LORD’S doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
This scripture was written many years before Christ, but Christ quoted it to the religious leaders who embraced King David, the wonderful Psalmist of Israel, but denied that Jesus was the Christ!
So, when Christ told them about their unbelief quoted by King David, he said prophetically:
Mat 21:42 Jesus said unto them, Did you never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?
He then goes on to tell them:
Mat 21:43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.
Mat 21:44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.
Read verse 44 again! Whoever falls on this stone (this rock) shall be broken, but whoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder!
Don’t miss this! Let me interpret it! If you fall humbly on Christ, you will be broken, humbled and saved. But if this rock, this stone who is Christ falls on you, you will be ground to powder!
Literally it is saying, it is better to humble yourself, and fall down before Christ and acknowledge him as LORD, before that terrible day of judgment, because if not, this Rock will fall on you and crush you!
It is a prophetic metaphoric verse that speaks of God’s grace and mercy now, or God’s judgment later! So, as we progress deeper into the years to come, no man knows the hour nor the time!
Come to know Christ now, not so much Church or religion but first, come to Jesus, who is the Rock of our Salvation, and to others; a Rock of Offense! The question is; who will he be to you?
If you would like to know more about Christ and how to come to the Rock of our Salvation, go to https://firmfoundationcf.org/salvation/
God Bless,
Pastor Quinn