For many years we have had an empty lot next door. It belonged to our elderly neighbors. After the husband passed away a couple of years ago they started cleaning up the land and then sold. Then it set empty for a couple more months.
Several months ago they began the long process of building. I enjoy watching the show "House Hunters" and "House Hunters International." Many times people bypass a house for the main reason that there is construction nearby. Now I some what understand why. It disrupts the peace and serenity but it isn't all the time that they are working so it has been bearable. In fact, I have learned some lessons by watching them build the house.
I have learned that a good foundation is important and that there is a certain order that things are done. I have also learned that sometimes they have to stop working when weather conditions are not favorable. They finish much of the out sections of the house before working on the innards of the house. Many of these things are also important in the Christian life.
It is very important in the Christian life to have a solid foundation.
“Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. 25 Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock. 26 But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand. 27 When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash.” Matthew 7:24-27 NLT
The work is not done all at once but done one step at a time.
"And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns." Philippians 1:6
Having a house built next door can be noisy and unpleasant at times but it won't last forever. And not only do I get to watch the process, I get to learn valuable object lessons by watching and listening to the Holy Spirit. We can learn many lessons in life if we are listening. Whether its a house being built, watching my chickens, working in the garden, or what ever we are doing - there are lessons to learn. So let's be still long enough to hear.
Stay tuned there are several more post to come about the comparison between the construction of a house and construction of a Christian. :O)
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I'm actually reading a book right now called "The Improvable Planet" by Hugh Ross. He was born and raised in Canada by unbelieving parents, but he was fascinated with astronomy.
ReplyDeleteHe read astronomy books like crazy as a kid, but he eventually realized that the universe had to have had a beginning, so he began looking at different religions from Hinduism to Islam for the right answers and found all of them lacking.
Then he read the Bible, and he was shocked that the creation order it described was PERFECT, mind you he is Old Earth. He is a professional astronomer, and he runs a ministry dedicated to spreading the word for more "science" minded people.
The book uses an analogy of construction for how Earth, and even the universe, came to exist. The existence of the Earth, is nothing short of a miracle. The universe is extremely find tuned with the life building elements that the existance itself leads to some sort of designer.
Anyway, it is a slow read because I am not really "science" minded. I'm having to go slow and take notes, but it is fascinating!
(Personally, I am more a visual learner. I love reading fiction, but I prefer watching documentaries)
But I like the comparison of a Christian life to construction because we all need a strong foundation in our lives with God.
One thing though is you can't throw God to the back of the line, and when the world falls out, you won't have a stable foundation.
You need to be active on your walk with God daily, in order to build that foundation.