Building A Foundation

It is so exciting! We laid the cement foundation for our house. I am including a picture with today's blog but I wanted to share what I learned today as I watched the cement being poured. The most important thing I learned was how important the foundation is to the stability of the house. The cement must be the right mixture - too wet or too dry would not work at all. Then, as it is being poured, there must be someone to guide it to the right areas as other men must push it around to make sure every nook and cranny is filled. After that someone comes through and smooths out the cement just laid making very sure to fill all holes and gaps so no pockets exist. The edges get much attention as well making sure the whole foundation is flat and no cement is left to harden in a pile. Then, they run this machine over the top of the foundation to ensure a tight fit and total compaction as well as a smooth finish. I probably make it sound so easy but it is hard, delicate work. Everything must be done for the foundation to be ready for a house to sit upon it. It reminded me of my Christian walk. I, too, need a firm foundation to stand in this world. And my foundation begins with accepting and receiving the sacrifice by Christ on the cross on my behalf so that I may know the forgiveness of sin and the hope of eternal life. Like the cement mixture, Christ had to do what He did. If He had used His power to stop the crucifixion and saved Himself from the cross, I would not have hope. But because He was willing to die for me, I gain a new life and a changed heart. I see the hope of eternal life through His death and ressurection. 1 Corinthians 3:11 reads "For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ." Isaiah 28:16 says "Therefore thus says the Lord God, ' Behold, I am the one who has laid as a foundation in Zion, a stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, of a sure foundation: Whoever believes will not be in haste.'" Then, as a growing Christian, that foundation continues to grow strong and firm by reading, memorizing and praying God's word every day. Daily experiences, trials that may come my way and times of joy are other ways that the Lord continues to perfect me in Him. And each day my foundation grows stronger and more sure. "And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." (Philippians 1:6)

Sadie