This day was made for you

 ‘…The stone the builders rejected  has become the cornerstone’’ (Matthew 21:42)

Matthew 21:33-43 (Year A: Trinity+16)

The Christian life can be hard and difficult at times. We confront our own weaknesses and betrayals. We can also encounter opposition, misunderstanding, selfishness – even betrayal by others at times. But, our life is built on many stones and rocks. The foundation stone is Jesus Christ. He holds all things together. Without him we are lost, we are rudderless, we are liable to collapse. Psalm 118:22-24 which is quoted in this passage of Matthew reads:

The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;

the Lord has done this, and it is marvellous in our eyes.

The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.

Some translation (e.g. Grail) read ‘This day was made by the Lord; we rejoice and are glad’

Sometimes, after many trials and tribulations we reach a place of rest where, for a few moments or a few hours, we can say in all honesty:

‘This time was made for me, rejoice and glad’

The Christ is beneath all, over all, in all and with all breathes his peace and joy in those moments.

Enjoy this time while it lasts