A Sure Foundation

Key Passage: 1 Peter 1:6 

Devotional: 

Every day, you are building your life on something. Maybe it’s success, relationships, security, or personal achievements. But the question isn’t if you are building—it’s what you are building on. And not all foundations hold. 

Peter reminds us that God Himself has laid the only foundation that will never fail—Jesus Christ, the chosen and precious cornerstone. A cornerstone was the most important stone in ancient construction. It set the alignment, determined the stability, and held the structure together. Without a solid cornerstone, everything else was at risk. 

Jesus is that cornerstone. He is not just one option among many; He is the foundation God has established for salvation, purpose, and life itself. And the promise is clear: whoever believes in him will not be put to shame. In a world where so much crumbles—dreams fade, people disappoint, and circumstances shift—those who stand on Christ will never be left hopeless or abandoned. 

But trusting in this cornerstone requires something from us. It means rejecting self-sufficiency and anchoring our lives in Him alone. It means building our identity, security, and hope on Christ, not on the unchanging standards of worldly success or personal effort. 

So, what are you building on today? Are you resting in the sure foundation of Christ, or are you leaning on something that cannot hold you? The invitation is open—believe in Him, and you will never be put to shame. 

Application Question: What foundation are you relying on in your daily life, and how can you more fully anchor yourself in Christ? 

Further Study: Isaiah 28:16; Matthew 7:24-27; 1 Corinthians 3:11 

Written by Jaclyn Mains