Are you searching for your foundation? Are you seeking a standard that is your basis for what you do and say? Something to build on that the storms of life won’t erode away? I have a suggestion. Consider Jesus. He won’t leave you at the first hint of challenge, obstacle, or attack. And, as you build your relationship with Him, you’ll discover so much more… especially about yourself.
What other idea, concept, philosophy, person took and takes your sins and trades that for a life of Fruitfulness and fulfillment? How else will invite you into His family to give you belonging and love? Who else has a good and bright future for you? And so much more – everything to give you an abundant life? And what does He ask of you? To come… just as you are. To accept Him for who He says He is and what He did. To follow Him.
There’s a wonderful song by the Gaither’s, ‘Because He Lives’, that can be a daily guide for us.
“God sent His son, they called Him Jesus; He came to love, heal and forgive; He lived and died to buy my pardon, An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives!
How sweet to hold a newborn baby, And feel the pride and joy he gives; But greater still the calm assurance: This child can face uncertain days because He Lives!
And then one day, I’ll cross the river, I’ll fight life’s final war with pain; And then, as death gives way to victory, I’ll see the lights of glory and I’ll know He lives!
Chorus
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives, all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living,
Just because He lives!”
These words can be a lifeline against all that seeks to be disruptive in our lives – from the small to the gargantuan. Take a moment and look at what the words say and mean.
‘He came to love, heal, and forgive. He lived and died to buy my pardon. Calm assurance.
I’ll see the lights of glory and I’ll know He lives.’
What a strong platform to build a foundation upon!
When you make this your foundation… then you have the assurance that the One who does everything for us is there. If these words truly guide us then ‘all fear is gone’! ‘Because He Lives’ – I can face tomorrow. Because I know He holds the future AND life is worth the living just because He Lives.
Your foundation needs to rest upon some basis that stands the test of time. I’m suggesting that there is no other than Jesus to be that. And yes, you do have other pillars that form the structure of your personal foundation. But… they need to be firm and solid and stand on what is the strongest platform. Jesus is truly the only choice. He tells us:
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8)
How can you not be sure of your foundation when you realize the truth of this sentence. Other platforms may seem solid, may seem to be what you can build upon… but they’re not. I would argue that every one of the potential substitutes is lacking/missing in some way… the Lord does not.
