Topic: The Wise Builder [Wednesday September 9, 2015]
Text: Luke 6:37-49
Key Verse: “He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock” (Luke 6:48).
That many lessees hustled for wow buildings, in a commercial area of a city were put up for lease. A good number of prospective lessees turned up and almost every one of them preferred the attractively finished one. Those who were not successful in their bid, had to accept the other building with old-fashioned architectural design and poor finishing. Not long after, there was a heavy rain and many buildings were shaken to their foundations resulting in their collapse, including the one.
A building is as strong as its foundation. If erected on sandy soil or built on shallow foundation, it will collapse when hit by violent weather. In our text, Jesus likened those who hear God’s word but do not act upon it to a building without good foundation. As soon as life’s situation becomes inclement, they fall away. But doers of the Word will find grace to stand in spite of life’s challenges.
To develop a strong Christian character that will stand the test of time, a proper understanding and painstaking obedience to the word of Christ are required. Such a believer will not be quick to point out errors or faults found in others without first thoroughly examining himself. This is because what he is condemning in others may be insignificant in comparison with what he is involved in. As the heart is changed through conversion, the believer’s outward conduct will conform to God’s will.
Believers are not to choose from Christ’s teachings no matter how inconvenient. They are to determine to obey God’s word according to His revelation. Only then can they be considered to be wise; and only then will they find sufficient strength to The Bible IN ONE YEAR remain steadfast till the end.
Thought for the day: Christ is the only solid foundation; others are sinking sand
Bible Reading in one Year: Numbers 1-2
DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.
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