What is Your Foundation?

I’m not a construction engineer or builder, but I know a solid structure when I see it. I’ve learned to look at the most important part: the foundation. The foundation of a building, a bridge, or other structure tells us a lot about it. Seepage, cracks in the walls, settling or leaning to one side or another, all are signs that something is wrong with where the structure sits. Build the foundation properly, and problems are reduced or eliminated. Foundations can be repaired, but it’s best to start right. Make it a solid one.

God’s Word gives us direction on how to build a foundation for our lives. Paul states, “According to the grace given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it. For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 3: 10-11. He was talking to believers that were confused as who to follow, and Paul reminded them that they must build on one solid foundation of Christ and none other.

What does this mean? It means that if you trust God with your life, and everything that concern you, you will stand firm when difficuties arise. You will not necessarily be kept from trouble, but you will be able to endure it with grace, poise, and peace.

Our friends in Cuba that minister through the avenue of sports are a wonderful example of lives founded on Christ. They are sacrificial and other-centered, because they want to share the game changing experience of following Christ.

Ask yourself: Do you have this confidence? Do you have this peace? If not, give yourself to Christ and don’t delay. You will find that you will be firmly established for the rest of your life!