Our scripture this morning is Acts 4:11-12 (NLT).
For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it says, ‘The stone that you builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.’ There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.
Peter stands before the Sanhedrin, the high court of Israel, after being forbidden to preach in Jesus’ name. He speaks boldly of the gift of salvation that comes only through Christ the Lord. He uses a passage from Psalms in which the religious leaders perhaps see themselves: “The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. This is the Lord’s doing, and it is wonderful to see” (Psalms 118:22-23).
Peter uses this illustration again in his first letter, saying “You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God’s temple. He was rejected by people, but he was chosen by God for great honor” (1 Peter 2:4). The disciple who once denied knowing Christ now proclaims Him as our savior without fear.
Before sacrificing Himself for us, Jesus tells us “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). This is the cornerstone of our faith, the solid rock on which God’s church is built. Come to Jesus for healing and forgiveness.
Heavenly Father, in Your mercy You made a way for us to be saved from our sin. Bless us to be eager disciples, telling the world of Your love for us. Amen.
