A Solid Foundation

“‘Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. 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. Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. The rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and it fell—and great was its fall.’ When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were amazed at His teaching; for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as their scribes.” Matthew 7:24-29

When looking for a builder to construct your home, the most important question you have is: “Are his homes well-built?” The Scriptures also refer to the importance of a well-crafted Christian life that can withstand the pressures of living.

The well-built life follows God’s design. The beginning of a good home is a good architectural design. The solid Christian is one who seeks to do the Father’s will, not his own. Do you walk in the paths God has ordained, or do you continually insert selfish change-orders?

The well-built Christian life has a solid foundation. That foundation is a love for an obedience to the Word of God. Anything built on a personal preference will crack eventually. Adherence to the principles of the Bible always brings lasting results.

The well-built Christian life is faithful in the little things. It is the attention to detail that distinguishes a good builder. Loyal disciples of Christ are steadfast and careful in small as well as large things. They watch the tone of their voices at they talk to their families. They are courteous in snarled traffic and selective about what they watch on TV.

The Christian whose heart is bent toward God, whose convictions are based on God’s Word, and whose actions are consistent will withstand the tests of time and tribulation.

“He will be like a tree firmly planted...” Psalm 1:3