New Territory
This is somewhere I never thought I’d be. Many times over the years of ever-developing computer technologies I have embraced new possibilities that the software or hardware offers. This world of technology has helped me in ministry effectiveness and personal productivity, not to mention, it’s been a lot of fun! The world of the blog however, was unlike the rest to me. Something for others, but not my cup of tea. Why waste time with it when there is so much else to do?
So what am I doing here? Great question. There are many answers to that question, some of which are yet undiscovered by me, but will reveal themselves in the weeks and months to come as my journey unfolds. What is apparent to me as I embark is a single overarching answer and it has to do with the word “vision”. I am here because of vision. The Bible says in Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. My vision for this blog “Building on the Rock” is connected to the title and the photo I’ve chosen as a banner.
Jesus said that He would build His church on the Rock. That Rock is Christ himself. Many today are building on the shifting sands of worldly philosophy, public opinion and the appetites of the flesh. Christians must be different we must build our lives on the unchanging nature of Christ and His Word. It bothers me deeply that many are failing to build lives, and homes that have strong spiritual substance. My blog is just one small voice, but my desire is to make a difference.
The photo is of Cannon Beach on the coast of Oregon. The large rock to the right is called Haystack Rock and is a 235-foot tall monolith or sea stack. It is the third-tallest such structure in the world. As a young child I recall visiting this amazing place on a family vacation and marveling at the size of this rock. When I read Jesus words concerning the foundation of His church I often think of Haystack Rock. A massive, unchanging, unmoveable object that is not affected by tides or ocean storms. Jesus is all of that and more in the storms of our lives, and in the midst of wildly changing social and political paradigms. Thank God for such a rock as Christ! He is worth building our life upon.
