Hope's Foundation.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Hope’s Foundation. “My hope is built on nothing less that Jesus’ blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name. On Christ the solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand; all other ground is sinking sand.”
Every good, sturdy building must have a solid foundation. Cabot High School is building a massive basketball arena right now. It will hold thousands, and will be an impressive structure once finished. But the first thing they had to do in the building process was prep the foundation. Otherwise, once they constructed the huge building, one little wind could take it all down. They couldn’t go back and prep the foundation after construction, either. That part has to be done first in order for everything else to fall into place.
And so it is with our lives. Jesus said it’s like 2 men who decided to build a house. One chose to build his house upon the sand. When the rain and wind came, the house collapsed. The other chose to build his house upon the rock. The rain and wind came just the same to his house, but it stood firm. It stood firm all because of the difference in foundation.
We choose to build on sand when our lives are all about us. Many have been the follower of Christ that have said, “I’m just trying to be happy, that’s all. After all, that’s what matters most – my happiness.” That’s a sand foundation. And the strange thing about a sand foundation is that it might seem solid for a while, but with time it will erode and fall apart. Just watch – it’s inevitable.
But the Rock is our foundation when we make the choice to live for His renown and glory. When our life isn’t about us or our own personal will, but rather Him and His leading and guiding in our lives – that’s a Rock foundation. And when we make the Rock our foundation, we have a hope that is steadfast and sure.
So today – what is your house built on? Are you living a life that won’t stand up against the storms that are sure to come? Are you building on the sand of yourself? Or is there a Rock underneath your feet? Start today strong – give it to Him. Ask Him to be the builder of your life, and ask Him to do it upon Himself. “On Christ the solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand; all other ground is sinking sand.”


That’s just a thought, and I welcome yours.
Until next time,
blake

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