On a trip to Massachusetts in America, my husband and I visited Plymouth Rock, an iconic symbol in America. It is traditionally thought to be the place where some of the initial British settlers first set foot after their journey from England in 1620. While we enjoyed learning about its significance, we were surprised and disappointed that it is so small. We learnt that due to erosion and people chipping off pieces, it is now just one-third its original size.

The Bible refers to Jesus as a Rock (1 Cor. 10:4), who never changes (Heb. 13:8). He is the solid Rock on which we can build our lives. The church (the body of believers) is built on a foundation with “Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone.” In Him all believers are joined together (Eph. 2:20-22).

Jesus is the solid Rock we can cling to when the storms of life blow and beat against us (Matt. 7:25). Writer Madeleine L’Engle said: “It’s a good thing to have all the props pulled out from under us occasionally. It gives us some sense of what is rock under our feet and what is sand.” </summarybody
Plymouth Rock is an interesting mass of minerals with a historical significance. But Jesus is a valuable cornerstone, and those who trust in Him will always have a solid Rock to depend upon.

Christ, the Rock, is our sure hope.

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Cindy Hess Kasper

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