build the foundation

In conclusion for the week we are left with some questions. where does that put you? How do you project yourself to the world? Is the house you built a huge sprawling house, with false fronts built up to make it look even bigger. Have you spent your time working hard on the outside, yet find that there is noting for furnishing on the inside; or have you spent your time on the foundation of your house? Building that foundation might not leave much for building the size of your house, but your house will be overflowing with the light of the Lord.

Christ wants to come into your life and work, he will give you all the tools you will need. All you have to do is ask. Just remember, when that house is built, and you are out telling the world about it, make sure that you are not in the spotlight. God does not need a pitch man. HE does not need a cheerleader. All the angles that might some to mind to try and “promote” God are useless. HE does not need the help. Step aside and put the Lord in the forefront. Give the praise and honor to him. When you put the focus on the Lord, the light for the path becomes clearer, because you are not standing in the way blocking it.

Tear down those false fronts, think about downsizing on the outside, and get to work on the foundation. That is where you will find the strength, the compassion, and the love of the Lord. Anything that stands on that will never fail.

Peace,
Rev. Thetford