The foundation is ever so important when constructing a building. Concrete reinforced with rebar is the usual construction method. There are building codes and constant inspections to ensure regulations are met. Builders are held accountable for any errors in the foundational support. Constructing a building without these codes could cause the building to collapse.
According to God, it also makes a difference where we build our spiritual foundation. Christ gave the example of one who built his house on sand. Many heard the sayings of Christ but did not do them. When the winds came and the rain descended on the house, it fell because it was not founded upon rock (Matthew 7:24-27). Here, the rock for us is the Word of God. All of the church’s activity must be founded in the rock of the Word of God.
In another sense, Paul told the Corinthians that “no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ” (l Corinthians 3:11). Many churches claim attachment to Christ, but unless they have submitted to His will, they are not His church. Therefore, Jesus Christ is not their foundation.
Notice that in Matthew 16:15 Jesus asked, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (v. 16). In verse 18 Jesus said, “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” Jesus built His church on the fact that He is the Christ. He is the foundation and the Head (Ephesians 1:22; Colossians 1:18)! Any organization that builds on some other foundation or has a different head is not the church of the Bible. The gates of Hades shall not prevail against the Lord’s church. Any institution founded by man cannot stand against Satan. Only the church of our Lord will, in the end, stand.
It is grand that our foundation is the Christ our Lord! We recognize that He is the only One Who built the sure foundation – He is the foundation! Therefore, when we build with His will – the Word of God – we build upon the Rock or Foundation, Who is Christ. Examine your foundation and determine whether it is from man or from God. If from man, then discard it. If from God, then forever cling to it. Think about it!
