Cody’s song “Firm Foundation (He won’t)” is (to me) an anthem for a child of God. Is Christ your Firm Foundation?
Remember, Jesus said that the person who builds on the Solid Rock has nothing to worry about…whether rain or shine.
The main reason why Christ should be your Foundation is that He Loves You unconditionally. He died for you, and He is interceding for you. Above all, He is coming again for you. You are His purpose.
Cody highlighted God’s Faithfulness through Christ Jesus. Jesus never fails. Think about this: what has Jesus got to gain from withholding anything from you? The Scriptures say that “for through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see— such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through him and for him” (Colossians 1:16, NLT).
Also in John 1:3 (NLT), God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him.
Let me put it kindly: Jesus said, “You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father” (John 14:13, NLT)
In the human context, what can’t Elon Musk, President Trump, or President Xi afford for their children? There is enough for you. Amen.
God never fails. He is committed to His Word. He is consistent through every generation. And He is not ready to prototype failure in our generation. There is no precedence, and there will never be. It is not in His Nature to fail, just as there is no darkness in Him.
Today, be happy that you have Him, and also be happy that you are His. Continue to build your life around/on Jesus because He won’t fail you. Let Him be your firm foundation.
‘“Whoever hears these teachings of mine and obeys them is like a wise man who built his house on rock. It rained hard, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house. But it did not fall because it was built on rock. ‘ (Matthew 7:24-25, ERV)
Yesterday, while I walked through the park, I paused for a minute. I wanted to appreciate the effort of those who took their time to plant the trees around. I have visited this park on separate occasions and under various weather conditions. The beauty is that whenever the sun is scorching, mostly during the summer, people take shade from under these trees. You see kids playing, parents lying down, etc. So today, I decided to pause and thank the people who took the time to plant the trees.
You can recall a time you had to stand under a tree during hot weather or a downpour. The person who planted the tree looked forward to the years ahead and saw the benefits the tree could provide for future generations. So, whenever you chance upon one, do ask God to bless them.
In this post, I would consider a much broader point from the above scenario. God has gifted us with the strength and wisdom to make decisions in our lives that will impact future generations. Think about this for a moment. Compare doing homework or an assignment for yourself or a kid in the early 2000s and in 2025. Think about how you walk to the library to get a book, to research, to write, etc. Now think about how things have changed, especially with AI. Google was great until we had all these AI tools to make life easier. We have seen these changes and improvements because people decided to sacrifice their lives so that future generations will benefit.
A friend once told me about Samuel Harris Altman, who was born in 1985. Altman is the same age as him. He (probably) went through the same challenges with doing homework and assignments. But the difference between Altman and him is that Altman chose to do things that would benefit millions of people. He sacrificed his life to work on a worthy cause. I told him that “you may not be Altman to help develop and promote AI, but there is something you can do to benefit the next generation.”
Oftentimes, we look down upon ourselves when we think about the fact that we cannot be the champion of the next massive thing. We perceive this in the wrong way. There is something you can do regardless of your situation and/or circumstances. For example, if you donate to a charity, you are helping to feed children abroad. These children suffer from sickness, diseases, and hunger. This action preserves a future generation. You are saving them from what will shorten their lives, and that is a good thing.
Whenever you drive safely and prevent an accident, it is a good thing. If you can donate blood to save a life, it is a good thing. If you are taking care of yourself so that you live long to give your family a better life and a hope for a brighter future, it is a good thing.
photo credit: goodtherapy.ort
Today, even as you read this post, you can do something that will benefit future generations. I have always prayed to God to help me. I would say that I may not be Elon to facilitate transportation to Mars, but I can put a smile on the beggar on the street. I can pay school fees for the kids of my neighbor who is struggling. I can provide an opportunity for someone to better himself or herself.
The person(s) who planted the trees did what they could at the time. It might have been 5 years, 10 years, or even 25 years ago. But here we are, benefiting from their works.
I cannot end this without mentioning how God saw you in Jesus before the foundation of the world. Jesus Christ sacrificed His precious life so that we can have salvation. He did it so that you and I would not have to spend money on buying goats, sheep, cows, etc., to atone for our sins. He did it so that we can have extraordinary miracles that no human mind can understand. He did it so that through the power in His name, we can have all we ask from God. Now, since God created you in His image and likeness, you have this inherent nature. Do not judge yourself by the size of what you can do. Instead, look at the big heart of love in you to do things that will last to benefit people long after you are gone. God bless you.
On my right was a bottle of water; on the left were my notepad and a book titled Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anna Lembke that explores why our addiction to pleasure is causing us pain. Behind me was the bed, and in front of me were two medical professionals: an anesthesiologist and a general surgeon. They were trying to explain how the procedure was going to be and why I should trust that the best team was assembled for me. “This wasn’t part of my plan on 31st December,” I thought, “and here I am on 30th June, at the hospital, although not sick yet, having to go through this medical procedure.” By God’s grace, the procedure was successful after approximately 2 hours under general anesthesia. And now, I am faced with remodeling my plans for the second part of the year.
I didn’t expect this at the beginning of the year, and what I have learned is that our plans at any given time should make room for significant life events. Often, we don’t factor this in, so they pounce on us unprepared.
Life is full of surprises, and as I always say, tomorrow isn’t promised; therefore, we have to make the most of today. Your plans should consider that situations beyond your control are inevitable. You have got to pray that God will give you the strength and fortitude to carry on without being in despair. No one is spared from this, unfortunately. Also, we should pray for, encourage, reassure, and support someone who is dealing with a significant life event.
The assurance we have is that God has promised to be with us in spite of what happens. Through Jesus Christ, nothing shall be beyond what we can bear. God bless you! Amen
Uplifting Christ 