Have you ever felt overlooked or underestimated?
Psalm 118 offers a message of hope in such situations. The psalm opens with a call to give thanks for God’s enduring goodness (vv. 1-2, 4). It then uses a metaphor: the rejected stone becomes the cornerstone, a vital piece in construction (v. 22). This symbolizes how God can elevate what seems insignificant. The psalmist declares this as God’s work, a cause for wonder (v. 23). They then plead for salvation and victory, acknowledging God’s power to bring joy (vv. 25-27a).
We might feel like cast-off stones, but God can use us in unexpected ways. His plans are greater than we can imagine.
Remember God’s favor can elevate the overlooked.
Ask Yourself
Where do I feel rejected or unappreciated?
Let Us Pray
Help me, loving God, to trust in Your plan, even when I feel like a rejected stone. Amen.
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Today’s verse is the Responsorial Psalm for Friday in the Octave of Easter. It is part of our blog series called “Easter Psalms“.