+DEV+ Why Do We Build?

Date: May 14, 2012 10:49 PM
Topic: +DEV+  Why Do We Build?

Why Do We Build?

"When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their vestments and with trumpets took their places to praise the LORD, as prescribed by David king of Israel."  (Ezra 3:10)
Scripture Focus: Ezra 3:8-13

Why do we want to build great things? Is it to impress others with our abilities? Perhaps we want to impress God with what we are doing for Him.

When the Israelites returned to their land and rebuilt the temple, they started with the foundation. But it was not enough to use the right materials; they also had to build it the right way. Once they laid the foundation, the religious leaders came together to praise God for who He was and for how He loved His people. Their focus was not the building. Rather, it was the One for whom it was being constructed.

How we build the foundations of our lives is also important for Christians. Not only must we build solidly on Jesus Christ, we also need the right motive. Like the early Israelites, we are to build our lives on a foundation of praise and worship. If our focus is not on the Lord Himself, then everything else we do will deteriorate into empty ritual. Let's be established on praise for our great God who redeems us and builds our hope in Jesus.

Insight: How Can You Ensure That You Have The Right Motives When You Build? Praise God Today For What He Is Building In And Through You.