Shortcuts on the Foundation

Something that Pastor Mark said this past weekend is reverberating through my thoughts. This past weekend, Pastor Mark wrapped up the Figuratively Speaking Series, in the series we went through the Parables of Jesus. This weekend, we checked out the Parable of the Wise and the Foolish Builder. Matthew 7:21-28

Pastor Mark drove home a couple of great points:

1. People will experience moments of sinking feelings. In other words, they are going to be caught off guard and unprepared. Is this you? Are you sure?

2. Everyone builds their life on something either by design or default. This true for everyone...yes even you. What is your life built on, what is your foundation?

3. We all have come to our conclusions from some kind authority referencing. We hold something as our canonical authority...yes even the so called atheist. Not everyone has to defend the same way like Christ followers...what is your authority and why back it up without say why you don't believe something else. It all takes faith. We all faith in something.

4. Finally, when we take shortcuts on the foundation we'll compromise the rest of our life. This is the one thing that I keep thinking about! I think this applies more to those who call themselves Christians. Too many Christians that I have encountered and engaged in conversations with over the years have taken shortcuts on the foundation. Many have said the "sinner's prayer" with good intentions, but I believe Matthew 7:21-23 speaks to the heart of this thought for me. It is one thing to listen to the teachings and simply accepting the teaching of Jesus, but we must be obey the teachings of Jesus and live out in our life. Action must accompany the listening.

Unfortunately, to many Christians or those who claim to be Christian are going to be shocked and surprised. I want to add to this...too many of these same Christians have a loud voice but their actions are contrary to what they say.

My prayer for myself, is that I hope there are no weaknesses in my foundation. I also pray that I will not take any shortcuts in the rest of the building process in my life.

Any thoughts?