February 1, 2026
Jesus spoke this to the religious leaders who were questioning His authority. He quoted Psalm 118 to reveal that the very One they were rejecting was chosen by God as the foundation. The builders dismissed the stone… but God established it as the cornerstone. What looked insignificant to men was central in God’s redemptive plan.
God’s purposes are not thwarted by human rejection. What people overlook, dismiss, or oppose… God can elevate and anchor. His sovereignty overrules human opinion. The cornerstone is chosen by Him alone.
There are seasons when being misunderstood feels personal and painful. Yet this verse reminds me that rejection does not cancel calling. If I remain faithful, God determines placement and purpose. I do not need to fight for position… I need to stand steady in obedience and let Him build.
As a Christian, we anchor our identity in Christ rather than in approval from others. We remain faithful even when misunderstood or overlooked. We trust that God establishes what He has chosen. Beloved, let’s stand firm and let Him be our foundation.
Matthew 21:42 ~ Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?
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