Foundation

Call To Prayer

Title: Foundation

By: Daniel Peter

Date: 22.11.2022

For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ 1. Corinthians 3:11 KJV

When describing the life of a man, God sometimes uses a house or a tree; we are like houses because our lives are built up (Jude 1:20), and like trees, because we grow (1 Peter 2:2). Apart from the life of a man, this description is also true for a ministry or an organisation. In the building of a house, laying the foundation is one of the most important steps. This step is important because the nature of the foundation laid determines the height and the quality of the building that can be built on it.

What foundation is your life built on? What ground is your ministry or organization standing on? Jesus Christ is the foundation on which we must all build as revealed in scriptures (1 Cor.3:11) For only structures built on Him with the right material can stand in the day of trial, for everyone’s work will be tested with fire (1. Cor. 3:11). However, the question to be answered is how do we build on Jesus? Jesus Christ speaking on this subject in His earthly ministry said “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock“. Rock as used here represents the revelation of Jesus Christ. Therefore, as we obey the instructions of Jesus Christ as written in the scriptures and those that He communicates with us through the Holy Spirit, we are building on Him.

Apart from the literal instructions to obey, there are revelations of Himself, the Father, and us, etc that He has given to us in His word. As we keep on believing these revelations, despite the contradictions that we may face, we are building on Jesus. For example, Jesus Christ revealed that the Father is good (Mark 10:18). Despite His goodness, He may allow us to experience difficult seasons of life. During the time of our trials, we should know that He is unchanging; He is still good despite the evil He may allow us to experience. As we keep this knowledge of Him with faith, we are building our lives on a foundation that is solid (Jesus Himself).

A life, ministry, or organisation built on Jesus endures till the end. Let’s all ensure that we are building on Him.

Prayer Point:

Let’s thank God for His word today. Let’s also ask Him to help the body of Christ to build on Jesus Christ.