Matthew 7:12-14
The elections are once again approaching and we are being bombarded with a slew of information. Our sidewalks are being staked with signs, and our mailboxes are littered with fliers of candidates all claiming to be the “conservatives choice.” Every politician claims to have the answer to the current societal issues, and all of them assert to operate a campaign centered on integrity.
With all candidates, certain questions must be posed. Whether in a debate session, or simply a public forum, we the people, have the right to know certain information concerning the candidate’s lifestyles. We want to know about their family, friends, and acquaintances. We want to know about their personality, character, and temperament. We desire to know and we should know. After all these individuals will be speaking on our behalf. They will be the voice of our nation, state, city and even community.
I wonder what it would be like to have an opportunity to sit down and talk to these individuals. Not in order to achieve some sort of fame or recognition, but simply to ask the questions that are most relevant to me. If I could have that opportunity I would only need to ask one question. The question would be simple – “What is your house built on?”
An answer to that question would give me all the information I need. There would be no need to ask any other questions. I will not need to know who their friends are, or what kind of family they have, the one question would answer all other inquires.
Where a person builds their house tells you everything you need to know. A person that follows the teachings of Jesus is a person that has his/her life centered on Christ. In 2010 I am concerned with where we are building are lives. I do not need to know anything else about you right now. I simply need to know what your house is built on. Where have you put your priorities in this world? Jesus wasn’t concerned with family heritage, or even the ability or inability of the people. He simply implored them build their life on the rock. He urged them to build a lifestyle on principles that would never fail. In short, He desired every person to become Christ-Centered by living out the words he had spoken.
The challenge remains the same in 2010. Every person must find his/her path following the teachings of Jesus. It is, and should be, the goal of every true believer to live out the words of Jesus and become Christ-Centered.
Micah Johnson
Young Adults Pastor
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