‘But he looked directly at them and said, “What then is this that is written: “‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone’?’ (Luke 20:17 ESV).
Jesus spoke these words to the religious leaders in Jerusalem, knowing that they were planning to reject Him. He quoted Psalm 118:22 to show that their rejection of Him was not a surprise to God—it was foretold. Like builders examining a stone and casting it aside, they looked at Jesus and decided He didn’t fit. But God had a different plan. The stone they rejected would become the cornerstone—the foundational piece of an entirely new covenant, namely, the Church.
This Easter, we celebrate the fulfillment of this truth. Jesus, crucified and buried, did not remain in the grave. God raised Him up to life, proving that He is indeed the cornerstone of salvation. In Acts 4:10–12, Peter boldly declared this before the very council that condemned Jesus. He said, “Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead… This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. And there is salvation in no one else.”
The resurrection confirmed what human eyes could not see: Jesus is the foundation of all hope and the only source of salvation.
As we celebrate the resurrection, we’re reminded that God often works through what the world rejects. Jesus was dismissed, mocked, and crucified, but God exalted Him. He is not just a good teacher or moral example—He is the risen Lord and Savior. There is no other name that can save us.
We need to ask ourselves: are we building our lives on Christ, or on something else? Are we fully trusting in the One whom God raised from the dead, or still clinging to our own plans, achievements, or the approval of others? Easter calls us to reset our foundation on Jesus alone. He is the Cornerstone we can trust completely.
PRAYER: Lord Jesus, we praise You today as our risen Savior and the Cornerstone of our faith. You were rejected by men but raised and honored by God. Thank You for dying in our place and rising again to give us eternal life. Help us to build our lives on You and to trust in You alone for salvation. Make us bold like Peter, to declare that there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. Today we rejoice in Your victory and rest in Your unshakable foundation. In Your name we pray, amen.