Construction Comparisons....part 2

Last time we talked about constructing a home and how it is very similar to the construction of a Christian. We talked about how a good foundation is very important in both and that all the work is not done all at one time. It is a step by step process till it is finished.

In building a home sometimes when the weather is unfavorable- construction stops and waits for weather conditions to clear up. But in the Christian life some of the best work is done in unfavorable conditions.

"Through conflict the spiritual life is strengthened. Trials well borne will develop steadfastness of character and precious spiritual graces. The perfect fruit of faith, meekness, and love often matures best amid storm clouds and darkness." COL61 

But even through the trials which are working out God's purposes, we can find peace.

You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.

Isaiah 26:3 NKJV

"Untangling Our Lives. Those who take Christ at His word, and surrender their souls to His keeping, their lives to His ordering, will find peace and quietude. Nothing of the world can make them sad when Jesus makes them glad by His presence. In perfect acquiescence there is perfect rest. ...Our lives may seem a tangle; but as we commit ourselves to the wise Master Worker, He will bring out the patter of life and character that will be to His own glory." DA331

I had to look up this word to see what it meant in order to get a better understanding of this quote:
Acquiescence ~ to accept. comply, or submit without open opposition.

The Lord will [a]perfect that which concerns me;

Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever;

Do not forsake the works of Your hands.

Psalm 138:8 NKJV