The LORD protects me from all danger; I will never be afraid.
Psalm 27:1
"Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not His mother Mary, and His brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas? Matthew 13:55
It was no accident that Jesus
was born to be a carpenter's son. He came to build a bridge between
God and man, to build a relationship with a fallen world, to build
in us a strong foundation and the ability to live again. He came
to build and re-establish His truth. He came to build a road to
spiritual freedom.
Jesus didn't come to start a building project and leave before
it was completed. He stayed until it was finished on the cross.
As a carpenter He sands and touches until He feels the roughness
is smooth and finished. As a carpenter He went to the cross to
shed His blood so we could be covered and protected from the vile
elements of sin. And as a carpenter He signs His work by stamping
us with the Holy Spirit when we accept Him.
A carpenter builds, remodels and restores. What a joy to know
that Jesus our redeemer is the master carpenter. He's not only
building us but also made Himself the foundation upon which we
are being built.
When a foundation is laid the first corner has to be perfect so
that everything else will follow in line. If it isn't done right
the foundation will be flawed and weak. Build on Jesus; He's
the perfect corner stone of our faith. Everything else will follow
a straight and level path if we're built on Him.
Past Lighthouse Living Entries:
January 20, 2010 Building Plan
December 16, 2009 Say It Loud And Proud
December 2, 2009 On Or Through
November 25, 2009 A Sacrifice of Thanksgiving
November 18, 2009 The Veil Was Torn
October 28, 2009 Sing A New Song
October 21, 2009 A Time of Change
October 14, 2009 WDJD, not WWJD
October 7, 2009 Follow The Signs
September 30, 2009 Walk The Word
September 23, 2009 Are You Resting?
September 16, 2009 Not A Nothing
September 2, 2009 A Cracked Pot
August 12, 2009 Disappointment
July 22, 2009 What's In Your Wagon?
July 8, 2009 Let There Be Light
June 24, 2009 Feast During Famine