“THE CHIEF CORNER STONE.”
By Mattie E. Price
“BEHOLD, I lay in Zion for a foundation a Stone, a tried Stone, a precious Corner Stone, a sure foundation; he that believeth shall not make haste.” Isa. 28:16. In coming to Jesus, the “chosen of God,” we are adopted into the family of heaven. To those who “believe, He is precious,” and to these will He give power to draw others to Him. Of Himself and that drawing power He says, “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto Me.” John 12:32. In the great spiritual house, of which Jesus, the precious One, is the “Corner Stone,” are laid the “lively stones,” the sons and daughters of the Most High, purchased by the precious blood of Him who was “lifted up.” The “lively stones” are given a part in this work of drawing men and women to this great spiritual house. In lifting up the precious One before the perishing, they are compelled to come in. By every word and act of our daily lives we are either “gathering with Christ or scattering abroad.” He is worthy to be exalted. His name is a safe defense, and those who have crowned Him King of their lives, will He make “lively stones” in His Father’s house. “Jesus Christ Himself being the chief Corner Stone,” He will shine brightly in His Father’s glory, and around Him will be gathered the purchase of His precious blood, and God Himself will dwell in that house “through the Spirit.” Eph. 2:22. Our daily lives show whether or not we are “lively stones” in God’s house. Let us heed the admonition of the Sacred Word: “Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles; that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.” 1 Peter 2:12.