Isaiah 28-30, Psalm 115
Isaiah 28:16-17 (NLT)
“Therefore, this is what the Sovereign Lord says: ‘Look! I am placing a foundation stone in Jerusalem, a firm and tested stone. It is a precious cornerstone that is safe to build on. Whoever believes need never be shaken. I will test you with the measuring line of justice and the plumb line of righteousness. Since your refuge is made of lies, a hailstorm will knock it down. Since it is made of deception, a flood will sweep it away.’”
In Book of Isaiah 28:16–27, Isaiah gives us a powerful reference to the coming of Jesus Christ. He tells us that the Lord is laying a foundation stone in Jerusalem—a stone that is firm and tested, a sure foundation on which we can safely build. Isaiah also reminds us that the Lord measures us by justice and righteousness, because these reflect His character. When we rely on lies or deceit, those things cannot stand; they will be swept away like a flood or broken apart by a storm.
These verses remind us that Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of our faith. He is the only foundation that is secure and unshakable. Christ Himself was tested and proven, and Scripture calls Him a precious cornerstone. When we build our lives on Him—on His truth and His faithfulness—we are able to withstand the pressures and challenges of life. But if we build on anything else, those foundations will not hold.
When we regularly examine our lives against the Lord’s standards of justice and righteousness, we begin to see clearly what we are building on. Anything rooted in falsehood will eventually fall away. Our true security is found only in faith in Jesus Christ.
I love this reference to Christ in Isaiah, because it is not one we hear as often. It reminds us that God had already prepared a firm foundation for His people long before Christ came. Jesus is the cornerstone given to us by the Lord—the One we can trust completely. When we place our faith in Him, we are not shaken by the storms of life, because our foundation remains steady.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One on whom we can safely build our lives—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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