Building on Secure Foundations
To build a strong foundation for our lives, we must believe in Christ, obey Him, and receive the engrafting of the Word.
F.B. Meyer emphasizes the necessity of building our lives on the secure foundation of Christ, contrasting the ease of building on hard soil with the challenges posed by life's storms. He stresses that mere belief in Christ is insufficient; we must actively believe in Him and maintain a living relationship with Him. This relationship requires obedience and unity, allowing us to construct a life that reflects godliness and holiness. Meyer encourages believers to receive the Word of God with humility, as it has the power to save our souls and shape us into a holy temple for the Lord.
Text
Matthew 7:24-29
In the Syrian summer, when the soil is baked hard by the intense heat, any spot will serve equally well as the site of a house. No one can say whether his neighbor has built well or ill-only the builder knows. But in the winter the rain falls in torrents and the valleys are filled with foaming floods, which sap all foundations that have not gripped the living rock.
To believe about Christ is not enough; we must believe in Him. We must come to Him as a Living Stone and become living stones, 1 Peter 2:4-8. We must not only listen to Him; we must obey Him. There must be living, unbroken unity and fellowship between Him and us. Then we may proceed to erect the structure of godly and holy living which shall grow into a holy temple in the Lord, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15.
May we receive, with meekness, the engrafting of the Word, which is able to save the soul!
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Secure Foundations
- The Dangers of Shaky Foundations
- The Necessity of Believing in Christ
- The Importance of Obedience
Key Quotes
“To believe about Christ is not enough; we must believe in Him.” — F.B. Meyer
“We must come to Him as a Living Stone and become living stones, 1 Peter 2:4-8.” — F.B. Meyer
Application Points
- We must come to Christ as a Living Stone and become living stones, having a living, unbroken unity and fellowship with Him.
- We must obey Christ and follow His teachings to build a strong foundation for our lives.
- We must receive the engrafting of the Word to save our souls and guide us in our walk with Christ.