House Hunting!

When people go house hunting, there are a number of things they take into consideration. Besides considering the amount of mortgage they can afford, they also consider the neighborhood in which the house sits and what it is close to as far as shopping and work. However, there are also a number of conditions given consideration regarding the house itself. They may at first be drawn by how nice it looks on the outside. First impressions are what usually draw them in for a closer look. Then the spaciousness or layout of the interior rooms is considered. Perhaps thought is given to the coziness or warmth the house seems to emanate. It may appear to be a good place for a family to grow and enjoy good times together. It may be seen as a wonderful place where peace and joy can be experienced. Still, is there something else that is checked out as well? What about the FOUNDATION? Though the house itself seems nice, has it been built up on a SOLID FOUNDATION that will provide support through the years and provide stability through varying seasons and storms? Yes, a closer look is taken even beneath to be certain it is a good place to live.

Is not the same consideration to be given to the church? How many are first drawn by the looks of a building? Yes, first impression may draw folks in. There may even be a spirit of joy and warmth found in the fellowship taking place within the structure. It may seem to be a good place to grow. But what about the FOUNDATION? Is it merely based on what people desire -- surrounding themselves with teachers teaching what their ears are itching to hear ( 2 Timothy 4:3-4) -- or what God has set into place?

In Paul's letter to the church in Ephesus, he noted. . .
"(19) So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the HOUSEHOLD OF GOD, (20) built on the FOUNDATION of the APOSTLES AND PROPHETS, CHRIST JESUS HIMSELF being THE CORNERSTONE, (21) in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. (22) In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit." ( Ephesians 2:19-22 ESV)

There is the "household" in which we need to reside? The foundation on which our faith and everyday living needs to rest is on the FOUNDATION of the Apostles and prophets, of which JESUS CHRIST Himself is "the cornerstone" that keeps it all anchored together and inline. This is the FOUNDATION that will provide the support that stands the test of time. All others are destined to crumble as the work of man. The sure FOUNDATION has been established by God! May we be sure it is the one we are being built upon.

Have a great day SEEKING RESIDENCE IN THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD!
Carl

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