Watching home makeover and home building shows is
enlightening. I mean, we just see a
house, we love how it’s made and we want it. Some of us like different nuances
of a house – modern, country, log cabin, rustic. But we all like houses. And we
are all builders.
One thing that pops up on these shows continually is
foundation issues. From Holmes on Homes to This Old House, each one of the
hosts looks closely at the foundation to see if there’s a problem. Without a
solid foundation, even the best of homes will have problems.
For homes older than 100 years, it is especially important
to make sure it’s right from the bottom up.
Sometimes it has to be partially torn out and rebuilt to make the
strength needed. Sometimes new homes have been made poorly in part because the builder
didn’t care or made shortcuts that compromised the integrity. These have to be shored up and redone, so that
the beautiful new home stays standing in the rain, in the drought and the winds
of time.
A sure foundation is the part of every believer’s life. Without
the proper start, there’s nothing to build your faith on. Without the proper
construction, there’s nowhere to stand. And without the proper builder, there’s
really a trust issue. We cannot hope to live life to it’s fullest without
making Christ our foundation. He is our solid rock and all other ground truly
is sinking sand. We cannot hope to make it in this world and finish triumphant
without making the Word of God our go to manual for all our life’s plans.
Oh beloved, God wants to be the Builder of your foundation!
He has to be the chief cornerstone of all you build on in your household of
faith. He’s the strength beneath you, the firm ground you walk on and the
trustworthy finisher for all of your life. His love compels Him to guide you,
direct you, and keep you safe in all that you do. His love is outlandish! So much love He has
for you that He will be there for you when your life is crumbling, when your
heart is breaking, when your zeal is lagging and when your life is ending. He
even took care of your heavenly home – making a home for you in glory that will
stand forever!
Isaiah 28:16 Therefore, this is what the Sovereign LORD
says: "Look! I am placing a foundation stone in Jerusalem, a firm and
tested stone. It is a precious cornerstone that is safe to build on. Whoever
believes need never be shaken.
Matthew 7:25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the
winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had
been founded on the rock. (NAS)
John 14:2 There is more than enough room in my Father's
home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a
place for you?
Psalm 37:18 Day by day the LORD takes care of the innocent,
and they will receive an inheritance that lasts forever.
