Day By Day By Grace
Bob Hoekstra
April 6, 2010
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.
(1 Corinthians 3:10-11)
Another wonderful blessing in Christ is the foundation that He provides
for all who live by His grace. 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.
Of course, the ultimate expression of God being a rock to His people
would be in the coming of the Son of God to earth as a man. This great
plan the Lord promised through Isaiah. "Behold, I lay in Zion a stone
for a foundation, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure
foundation; whoever believes will not act hastily" (Isaiah 28:16).
Jesus is that proven, priceless, 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.
O Lord my rock, You are the only foundation that I will ever need for
my life. I have tried to stand on so many things that proved to be
sinking sand. Lord, I want to place all of my hope for spiritual
stability in You. When circumstances threaten to inundate me, be to me
my rock of refuge in the storm, Amen.
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