Start At The Beginning

Tuesday June 15, 2021

Truth

When a building is at the planning stage, blueprints need to be drawn up and submitted to the local district council for approval permits. As the work proceeds, a building inspector will review the work at strategic steps on the way to ensure the work adheres to the plans submitted. The inspector will also note any defects in the work done and require that these be put right before the work continues. These inspections are required to ensure that the building is complete and sufficient for its future use.

When we give our will and life over to God’s care, we also need to follow established practices if we are to be complete and sufficient for use in the Kingdom of God.

You accepted Christ Jesus as Lord, so continue to live following him. You must depend on Christ only, drawing life and strength from him. Just as you were taught the truth, continue to grow stronger in your understanding of it. (Colossians 2:6-7a ERV)

The first step in any building process is to clear the land and dig down to the bedrock for the foundation. If this is done properly, the building will be stable. Our bedrock is the written Word of God and Jesus is the cornerstone. When we seek to improve our knowledge of the Scriptures and put the principles we learn into practice then we are building our lives on a solid foundation.

Because of these things, the Lord God says, “I will put a rock—a cornerstone—in the ground in Zion. This will be a very precious stone. Everything will be built on this very important rock. Anyone who trusts in that rock will not be disappointed.” (Isaiah 28:16 ERV)

Being repentant of our sin, not just being remorseful or sad about the consequences of what we have done, is the place where we start to build our solid foundation in Christ. If we leave some of the rubble from our past, then the foundation will not be stable, and the building will not be complete or approved by God.

What people say about themselves means nothing. What counts is whether the Lord says they have done well. (2 Corinthians 10:18 ERV)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Help me lay the foundation of my life on the bedrock of what Jesus has done for me. My desire is to become perfect and complete, ready for Your service. Amen

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