Our Foundation

Today I read Isaiah 28:4-30:13 and Philippians 3:16-4:16. My favorite verses are:

Isaiah 28: 16 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.

Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

God’s prophet spoke of the coming of Jesus—a foundation stone, tried and precious and sure. Because of who and what He is, we have peace. In a world filled with turmoil and suffering, we can still have peace in our hearts. It doesn’t make sense, but it happens—“the peace of God, which passeth all understanding”. God’s children don’t have to be stressed out. When we begin to feel that way, we need to come back to Him and rest in His promises. The phrase “he that believeth shall not make haste” is rather open-ended; I think it could mean different things to different people. Do you feel like you have to hurry all the time just to keep up? Slow down and let God take control. Do you make decisions quickly without spending time thinking and praying about God’s will in the matter? Believers need to take time to seek God and be sure decisions we make are pleasing to Him. When you have a job to complete, do you rush to get it done so that you can do something fun? Believers should do a good job even if it takes more time, especially if it is for someone else. The example we set of being dependable—or NOT—reflects on all Christians. Don’t “make haste” and be sloppy in your work. Remember Who you belong to, and make Him proud of the things you build on the foundation He has set.