(adapted from writing: A New Cloud and fire)
Bloody heart fragments litter about
Scenes many desiring life without
Creator hands delicate work
A child formed from the dirt
2020, the world on fire!
But His are submitted to this surgery
Skill and wisdom bind heart parts
Walls of hindrance removed
Amidst a large-scale worldwide war
I am His submitted workbook
His laws implanted bypass the head
Psalm 110:1 instead!
Those changed now form a firm stand
Those on man’s wisdom empty hand
Chapter 2 of ‘Connected’
Sandstone blocks, properly staggered and built one after the other. Each block made carefully and with purpose. The perfectly buttressed corners hold square to form this rectangular structure. For the most part, an ordinary sandstone block, as seen in the ruins of history. Every block showing fragments of black and white pieces, broken away from the original source. What is this structure for? What are these pieces from?
Curiosity treating me like a cat, I move closer. I walk the perimeter, imagining what might be built upon this foundation. Unlike the blocks, the surface underneath is hard rock. On this Rock could be built anything. A close-up view shows the texture of the gritty consistency that forms these bricks. I run my hand over the rough-yet-smooth surface to admire the creative nature of it. My eyes study the black and white pieces to reveal a pattern. What looks like random pieces thrown in the mix of sandstone are pieces from the same source.
Small black tick marks overlay white on some fragments. On others, evidence of a number become more apparent. What does this visual puzzle mean? My human mind fails to understand what enters the eye gate. The Creator then speaks to my spirit man. No offer He makes or a downloading revelation, but an invitation to discover these meanings.
This opening picture painting is a prophetic view of Matthew 7:24-29, speaking about the two foundations to build on. The black and white fragments are crushed pieces of an old school clock. There are many truths to discover in relation to time and what our foundation is built on. I would like to take a concept from sports as a life long football fan. It has become normal that players in the pros are considered old at the age of 32 (10-year pro). I have heard a saying that I find layered truth: “Time is undefeated.”
Time is not going to wait for you. In fact, it will seem to actively work against you. God owns time, from the beginning to the end (Alpha and Omega). That is good news! Your foundation stones are built on solid rock. He will use your time to build upon the rock! Our relationship is built in time spent with Him. You need to forget this idea of time with God as going to church. It does not mean you do not encounter Him there. It should not be your only relational time with Him. Church is corporate time with Him. Jesus (as our example) went away to spend time with the Father, not sneak into the temple!
We have all been encouraged through the faith (church, sermons, etc) to be givers. Sacrificially, completed, as He leads we should give what He asks. But is there anything more disappointing than giving the best gift you have to someone who is bad at receiving? Be a good receiver in Christ! No one should ever doubt any prayer/encouragement they offered you by your response (or lack of one). There have been times I have had to see what God is up against! I told Him once or twice “God I love you so much, but what the blast is wrong with the people here?!!!!”
The good things of life WILL come with pressure…but in God they also contain peace.
If MY weakness were measured like a fuel tank on a car…MY tank is fullest when I am weakest, because God’s strength is fullest when I am emptiest (most unable to do it in MY own strength)!!
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