Psalm 118:22  The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.

When it comes to buildings, or anything we build, there are decisions to be made in the process. Builders choose the prize stones for their building. They are dissatisfied with stones that are less qualified, and some stones they outwardly reject.

Such building seems to match the events of Holy Week. All the cheers at the entry gates of Jerusalem in hopes of building a future of messianic promise would soo give way to jeers in a matter of days, tearing down the very fabric of that messianic hope in Jesus. Instead of the crowds shouting "Hosanna to the Son of David" before the week is out, they would be shouting "Crucify him! Crucify him!" (Matthew 27:16-26) How quickly it all moves from Jesus being honored and praised as a leader to him being cast out as a blasphemer!

Yes, Jesus was the Rejected Stone on the cross. But for us as Christ-trusters, his place as the Rejected One is the chief cornerstone of our faith. As Jesus bears his cross and is crucified on Golgotha, rejected by all, we follow him in repentance and hope. For he bore our unworthiness on his weakened shoulders in order to build us up as the church! We cannot help but say with the psalmists in response: "This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes" (Psalm 118:23).

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