The first thing we have:
We have a Solid Foundation
Isaiah 33:6 says “He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.”
As Christians, we have something to stand on. The "He" in this passage is referring to the one mentioned in verse 5, which reads "The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high, he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness." So before diving in any deeper than verse 5 and the first 5 words of verse 6, we know that the one to be our foundation is both just and righteous. I have met lots of people who go through life without ever having a solid base for their thinking, their actions, or their lives. As believers, though, we have the best foundation because it comes with more than just a bare area to stand on. it says that God is also a "rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge." We have access to the wisdom and knowledge of the all-knowing God! Granted, he chooses to reveal it in his time, and in bits and pieces, but all we have to do is ask! Not only that, but He is a "Rich store of salvation" too! So, really, all we have to do is cry out to him and he will pick us up and set us on a foundation that is solid and trustworthy.
You might be thinking to yourself, "that's great, but I built my life around [insert something besides God]. Well, you can try to make that work, but it won't end well for you. 1 Corinthians 3:11 says “For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.” As one with a construction background, I know the importance of a good foundation. If your foundation is not put in right or is weak, there will be problems. Some of the problems show up right away, others take years before they present themselves. Either way, building on an unstable foundation is pointless. If there is only one stable foundation, then only the things on top of that foundation will remain standing. Life is no different. The point of your foundation is to build something. In this case, a life that matters, with purpose and reason. Without starting with Christ, making a life with purpose is a futile endeavor. However, with Christ in the picture, we have a chance to grow and become someone who has a positive, Godly impact on the world around us. We can try to build on other things, but just like a build there will be problems. Sometimes they are immediate, sometimes they take years to develop. This why, I believe, so many marriages split after many years of marriage. Relationships built on money, sex, possessions, or stature will eventually loose their luster and crumble. When any relationship, not just marriage, or life is built on something that is worldly, it is doomed to fail. A life built and focused on God, however, is headed towards splendor and great things.
We have a Solid Foundation
Isaiah 33:6 says “He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.”
As Christians, we have something to stand on. The "He" in this passage is referring to the one mentioned in verse 5, which reads "The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high, he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness." So before diving in any deeper than verse 5 and the first 5 words of verse 6, we know that the one to be our foundation is both just and righteous. I have met lots of people who go through life without ever having a solid base for their thinking, their actions, or their lives. As believers, though, we have the best foundation because it comes with more than just a bare area to stand on. it says that God is also a "rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge." We have access to the wisdom and knowledge of the all-knowing God! Granted, he chooses to reveal it in his time, and in bits and pieces, but all we have to do is ask! Not only that, but He is a "Rich store of salvation" too! So, really, all we have to do is cry out to him and he will pick us up and set us on a foundation that is solid and trustworthy.
You might be thinking to yourself, "that's great, but I built my life around [insert something besides God]. Well, you can try to make that work, but it won't end well for you. 1 Corinthians 3:11 says “For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.” As one with a construction background, I know the importance of a good foundation. If your foundation is not put in right or is weak, there will be problems. Some of the problems show up right away, others take years before they present themselves. Either way, building on an unstable foundation is pointless. If there is only one stable foundation, then only the things on top of that foundation will remain standing. Life is no different. The point of your foundation is to build something. In this case, a life that matters, with purpose and reason. Without starting with Christ, making a life with purpose is a futile endeavor. However, with Christ in the picture, we have a chance to grow and become someone who has a positive, Godly impact on the world around us. We can try to build on other things, but just like a build there will be problems. Sometimes they are immediate, sometimes they take years to develop. This why, I believe, so many marriages split after many years of marriage. Relationships built on money, sex, possessions, or stature will eventually loose their luster and crumble. When any relationship, not just marriage, or life is built on something that is worldly, it is doomed to fail. A life built and focused on God, however, is headed towards splendor and great things.
So many people feel like they can just eye-ball their foundation and call it good; looking at it and saying "oh, that looks pretty good," when it reality it's not as straight or solid as it seems. It may look like a firm biblical foundation, but the roots of Me are working their way into the cracks. Then they look back and wonder what went wrong.
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