This place that I typically record these videos in is both a studio and an office. Originally it was a shed to store tractors & tools.
This building was built very well, but the person who built it, over 25 years ago, never foresaw the day when it would be full of electricity, heating, cooling, carpet, drywall, insulation . . .you get the idea.
So it was built on the ground. It was not built on a concrete foundation. Therefore, time and weather has not been a friend to this building.
A few days ago I had to deconstruct a portion of it because there was some erosion. Some of the wood had gotten wet and rotted and needed to be replaced.
The building needed a new foundation. If I replaced the old, bad wood with the same type, in a few years it would need to be done again.
So this time a different approach. A better foundation was necessary.
The building was raised with jacks. Wood that is made to withstand weather was used. Concrete was poured where it needed to be poured. Once again, the building was level and firm.
Solid and competent Foundations are absolutely necessary if you want a structure to last. They are not just a good idea, the are necessary.
Scripture has something very similar to say about foundations. Jesus said:
“Whoever hears my words and puts them to use is like a wiseman who built his house on a rock. When the rains came and the streams rose and the winds blew & beat upon that house it did not fall because it was founded upon a rock.” Matthew 7:25-26
This IS the importance of God’s word in our lives. If we see it as just a good thing but not completely necessary . . . or we will get to it when we have time . . . do not be surprised when your daily walk in the faith goes sideways.
I want to encourage you as a believer, do not just skip over Jesus’ words. They are life. Remember, he is not saying hear my words only . . . it is hear my words and puts them to practice. How can we put to practice the words of Christ? More on this next time.
S.D.G.