Jesus Is . . . And So Much More!

No one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 3:11)

I often speak with people who have formed their own opinions of who Jesus is. Some say He was a wonderful teacher. Yes, Jesus is a wonderful teacher. In fact, Jesus is the greatest teacher who ever lived. But Jesus is so much more. Others say Jesus was a tremendous example of right living. Again, yes, Jesus is a tremendous example of right living. In fact, Jesus lived more righteously than anyone who ever lived. But Jesus is so much more. Still others say Jesus was a powerful prophet, mighty in word and deed. Jesus surely is a powerful prophet, mighty in word and deed. In fact, Jesus is the most powerful prophet the world has ever seen. But Jesus is so much more!

The apostle Paul hit the proverbial nail right on the head when he said that Jesus is our foundation. Because Jesus is God incarnate, “the image of the invisible God” (Colossians 1:15), He is the foundation upon which our lives are to be built. As the old hymn tells us, “On Christ, the solid rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand.”

What have you been building your life on lately? Have you been building on sand or the Rock? Have you been following the wisdom of the world or the wisdom of the Word of God? Remember, the best confession of our lives is to be able to say with David, “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer . . .  my shield . . .  my stronghold, my refuge” (2 Samuel 22:2-3).

Is this the confession of your life? It is if you are living according to God’s plan and purpose for your life in His strength and for His glory. The foundation is the most fundamental part of a building; if the foundation is good, the building will stand the test of time. When you build your life upon the firm, unshakable foundation of Jesus, you will be able to weather any storm and survive all the waves of challenge that wash over you. You have His Word on it!

This is the Gospel. This is grace for your race. NEVER FORGET THAT . . . AMEN!