A couple months ago I built a large covered porch on the front of my house. The actual framing of the porch didn’t take all that long, but preparing the foundation took several days.
We had to dig deep into the earth, below the frost-line, so the footings would not be moved by temperature changes. When we finally poured the foundation, the footings had to be thick and strong, so they could safely bear the weight of the porch.
It was a lot of work, but I think the porch actually turned out to be more solid than the rest of the house!
In building anything, whether a porch or a skyscraper, the foundation is the key. The same is true of our spiritual lives. We must be sure to not build upon the shifting sands of the opinions of man, but “on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.“ (Ephesians 2:20 NIV).
Do not take my opinion or anyone else’s. Study for yourself, because our only safety is in following the example of the people of Berea who “searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” (Acts 17:11).
Each day we must dig into the Word of God, striving to get to know it’s Author, Jesus Christ. He is the Chief Cornerstone on whom we must build our lives, “For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 3:10-11).
2 Peter 2:6 says, “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.” Do you want to build a life that matters, that stands securely in any storm. Then build on the Cornerstone today and you will never go wrong!
God bless and have a great day!