Isaiah 28:16 So this is what the Sovereign LORD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who relies on it will never be stricken with panic. (NIV)
Commentary on this chapter was difficult for me to read because I know that if someone were struggling with the grip of addiction, the commentary on this chapter would leave them hopeless. However, the cornerstone spoken of in this verse and in 1 Peter 2:6 is Jesus Christ, the ultimate source of hope.
Isaiah 28:16 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. (NLT)
It was Jesus who broke bread with Judas, even knowing that Judas would betray Him. It was Jesus who prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” as the soldiers cast lots for His clothes (Luke 23:34). It was Jesus who told the criminal, “Today you will be with Me in paradise” (Like 23:43). Jesus. Hope.
Isaiah 28:16 Therefore the Lord GOD said: “Look, I have laid a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will be unshakable. (CSB)
Dearest Jesus, Thank You for being a source of hope for the hopeless, not because You advocate debauchery but because You love us so that You want us with You, no matter how far we’ve strayed. Thank You for Your love and mercy that doesn’t shake a judgmental finger at us, preaching about all the ways we screwed up, but Who gathers us in, stinking, filthy wretches that we are, lovingly dries our tears and wipes the mud from our cheeks and welcomes us home. Thank You for being hope, compassion, and mercy personified. Amen.
Isaiah 28:16 And so the LORD says, “I’m laying a firm foundation for the city of Zion. It’s a valuable cornerstone proven to be trustworthy; no one who trusts it will ever be disappointed. (CEV)
Have a blessed day.