According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. (1Corinthians3:10-11)
Developing an intimate relationship with the Lord results in another wonderful blessing for the Christian in that we secure for ourselves, through Jesus Christ, a steadfast foundation which cannot be shaken. As with buildings, lives also need solid foundations. Our foundation is a person, Jesus. "For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ." By the grace of God enabling him, Paul ministered the gospel of Jesus Christ. "According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation." In doing this, he was laying the only reliable spiritual ground for living as God intended. So many people attempt to lay other foundations for their lives. Some turn to earthly riches. Others hope in human wisdom. Others put their confidence in personal power and influence. Such vain pursuits are like attempting to construct a building upon shifting, sinking sand.
Our lives need a rock foundation. It has always been the Father's purpose to provide such for His people. David experienced this through his pilgrimage, as he trusted in the Lord. "From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I" (Psalm_61:2). In the most extreme situations on earth, when circumstances were overwhelming him, David cried out to His God. He looked to the Lord to be to him a rock upon which he could stand above the rolling waves of impossibility. "He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved" (Psalm_62:6). David stood on the Lord alone as his solid spiritual ground. Standing by faith he would not be destroyed.
This world we live in so unsteady and so unreliable, our only hope is to cling to the One who is the Chief Cornerstone: “You are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets with Christ Jesus Himself the chief Cornerstone” (Ephesians_2:20). “So then, we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro between chance gusts of teaching and wavering with every changing wind of doctrine, [the prey of] the cunning and cleverness of unscrupulous men, in every shifting form of trickery in inventing errors to mislead.” (Ephesians_4:14). Jesus is our proven, priceless, and secure foundation. Now, all who stand on Him by faith will not be driven about frantically, searching for solid ground on which to plant their feet.
2Chronicles 7:14-15 “Then if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to every prayer made in this place.”
Mark 11:24-25 “Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.”
Psalms 37:3-5 “Trust in the LORD and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the LORD, and He will give you your heart's desires. Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust Him, and He will help you. “
Let us pray Christians, let us trust in the Lord and do good. Let the Christians make the difference in this nation, even though many will not realise it, restoration and peace exists in this land because of the prayers and petitions of the righteous. Let us pray that God will appoint a majority of men and women to positions of authority in the new government who serve the Almighty God, regardless of their political affiliation, so that will be able to continue to live peaceably in this land.