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“But be doers of the Word [obey the message], and not merely listeners to it, betraying yourselves [into deception by reasoning contrary to the Truth].” Jas 1:22“There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him, but at the end of it is the way of death.” Prov 14:12

“To you then who believe (who adhere to, trust in, and rely on Him) is the preciousness; but for those who disbelieve [it is true], The very Stone which the builders rejected has become the main Cornerstone,…” 1Pet 2:7

“Because of and through the heart of tender mercy and loving-kindness of our God, a Light from on high will dawn upon us and visit us to shine upon and give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death to direct and guide our feet in a straight line into the way of peace.”  Luke 1 78-79

The Dangers:

– Reasoning contrary to the Truth

– A way which seems right

– For those who don’t believe

– A Light that gives light to direct our feet

…(These are points to consider as we progress)

Is where we started our journey with the Lord different than where we are today? (Talking about the quality of your heart here and remaining tender.)

Like a race where a baton is handed off from runner to runner have we been handed a baton of error? A tactic of the enemy …? Am I in the wrong lane and running for the enemy?

It is time for the Body of Christ to understand that we have an enemy who prowls around like a lion, seeking whom he may devour – and he does not cease.

He wants you to become hardened in your heart by trials, and difficulties and to take offense.

He wants your mind to stop being renewed by the word of God, and instead for you to no longer go on with God, but rather be stuck!

More important than what you think you know in the word of God is the quality of your heart before God. Your trust in the character of God. Your willingness to submit….

The day you were saved your mind received the light of God, and thus you knew what you didn’t know before, because of His light.

But when life rushes in, deals with us harshly, when we are battered and broken…we can become hardened. We think we are just becoming savvy and careful, but truly we are becoming cynical, distant, and hard, not to only situations and people – but actually to God Himself.

Our greatest need at that time is to recognize we have become hardened. We have closed ourselves off and moved into independence.  We need to repent and turn around and change our thinking, not only about our situations, but about our orientation and focus on God.

In that regard, I direct your attention to the Cornerstone Principal in Architecture.  1Peter 2:6-8 discusses the Chief Cornerstone, Who is Jesus Christ.  But there are some things that will help us to apply this Principal…:

The architectual example of the Cornerstone in building had three distinct characteristics from other stones used in construction. Knowing these will open our understanding to this metaphor for Christ.

Historically, the Cornerstone was the very first stone to be set in the building process.  Measurements were taken to ensure proper alignment of the rest of the structure. While in earlier times alignment was based on astronomical points of the compass, for sacred structures the alignment should be based on the word of God and the leading of the Holy Spirit.

The same principal then applies to the Body of Christ and being a abode for God.  Our orientation always cues off of Jesus our Lord, and the Holy Spirit’s leading.  This is something we never outgrow, but its absence can cause independent  action and decisions which will lead us astray.

So as a Body of Living Stones being built up into the abode of God we never cast off or leave our Cornerstone!  He is the continual Light that shines so we may not sit in darkness, and He guides our feet to the way of peace.

In ancient building rituals, often a sacrifice such as wine, grain, or water or even blood was poured atop the cornerstone as it was dedicated to the gods…. Even in later times, those stones were hollowed out and documents or literature was placed inside them. Sometimes the stones were inscribed with the name of the owner, or the builder and the year it was built.

Imagine now, as your are a living sacrifice, your life being laid down on the Cornerstone, so you can pick up His life and walk it out.  He has chosen you and put His Name in you for His glory and identification. Inside you are hidden vital documents concerning His eternal word…! But is is important, to keep this Cornerstone continually before you, even as the focus of your life.  All things are to proceed from His word and Spirit and His will! 

There is not a day where we dictate to Him the plan or the action.  This would be reasoning contrary to the Truth which would bring us into deception!

The concept of a Cornerstone was also to lead one into celebration. The cornerstone placement was one of prominence, leading to a recognition and valuing of the structure. In the same way, we recognize our Cornerstone, Jesus Christ, as our Head and Chief among Ten Thousand.  He is the Alpha and Omega. The First and Last. He is the Firstborn among all creation, worthy of all our praise. We take our placement, our array, our position and orders from Him. Like a Divine Guide-on, we are arranged via Him. As He is, so are we in this world! 

Think of the Tabernacle structure as it revealed the placement of the Tribes of Israel around the Arc of the Covenant.  In the same way, we find our place and identity in Christ, in deference to Him. 

It is not my gifting’s that determine what I do, but it is Him through the Holy Spirit that determines both my gifting’s and their subsequent divine opportunities for manifestation.

Most intriguing, concerning the Cornerstone, that is Jesus, is that it was the very builders of the Temple who rejected Him.  I cannot imagine that occurrence during any building project of a natural, historical origin. The builders would simply set the cornerstone that was prepared.

Here, however, for the Temple of the Most High, the Jewish builders thought better. They were offended at Christ and would not put their trust in, or believe in Him. Sadly for them. He became the Chief Cornerstone regardless, and they had to deal with that spiritual truth, eternally.

There was a day when you and I became saved, and on that day Truth and Light entered our hearts. We thus began to know God.

But where are we today?  Is that Truth and Light still fresh and welcome and present in our hearts in the same manner?

You see it is we that change. Our perceptions of truth, our openness to receive: these can change. We reflect the conditions of the Parable of the Sower in the soil of our hearts (Luke 8:12-15), and our very thoughts about those situations can either harden our hearts to God, or make us humble before Him.

The choice is ours, but it is a choice with eternal consequences that is borne out over and over again by Biblical examples.

Have I heard truth but it is being carried away by the devil that I may not believe?  Have I fallen into trial and temptation because of not developing a root in the word of God and Christ? Or have I heard the word but it is being choked from bearing fruit for the Kingdom because of my attending and caring more for the pleasures and riches of this life?

Or against all others am I like the seed sown in good soil of the heart, holding the word fast in my heart and steadily bringing forth fruit with patience?

The diagnosis of all these soils can be readily seen when we look at what position and elevation the Cornerstone occupies in their heart.  Given proper focus, belief, and obedience we will serve our Cornerstone with joy and gladness and not reject Him.

But there is always before me because of life situations, a danger that lurks. Will I try and slide into the seat of the Cornerstone? Or will I allow Him to take and retain His rightful place in my heart?