Jesus is that gate through which all of us can be saved. He referred to these exact words in verses 22-23 when He spoke of being rejected by His own people (Matthew 21:42, Mark 12:10-11, Luke 21:17). Yet Jesus still became that “capstone,” the “cornerstone,” which is known as the most important part of the church (Acts 4:11, Ephesians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:6-7).
The capstone is the central stone at the top of an arch; it truly holds all the other pieces together. Without it, the arch would definitely fall. And so it is with us. Jesus is so crucial for our lives today. Without Him, we would surely fall; He is the only One who can put back together all the broken pieces of our lives. He is the One who is the capstone of the church, the body of Christ, both now and forever.
The Psalmist goes on to refer to this day that the Lord has made, and many agree that this is a direct reference to Christ, especially within the context of the surrounding verses. The arrival of Christ on earth paved the way for our freedom; His gift of salvation was offered to all through His sacrifice on the cross. Jesus was victorious over death and sin, and He rose again, reminding us that the door is open for us all through faith in Him.
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