We began instantly, constructing a base from the poster board and rolling newspapers to stack on top. One guy created a stand for the tower out of the wire hanger. It was coming together nicely. Time dwindled and we heard, "One minute left." Our hands moved a bit quicker and then, "Thirty seconds left." We put the final touches on and gazed at the other groups. One used the chairs to anchor their extremely tall tower. Another used skinny rolls of poster board and newspaper to lengthen the height. One used the paper towel roll as their stand for support and another used a beam in the ceiling to tape up the top. Very creative ideas filled this room. Time was up!
Two fell immediately, one lost due to touching the tower after allotted time and the one with chairs for support was destroyed by a member of another group (yes, we are Christians, BUT, we also don't like to lose!). So, ours was the last one standing, without any support, other than the floor, and could easily hold an index card. Unfortunately, the one that was destroyed exceeded our height. They won because of height and, honestly, it was not their fault it fell. Of course, we put up an argument that ours remained and stood stronger. Our pleas did not convince the judges. We lost!
Every feel like you are given all the right equipment and skills in life, you organize all dreams and visions just so and build a fantastic tower of life; only to see it crumble or not withstand any difficult times and trials?
"For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything." (Hebrews 3:4)
The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” (Matthew 7:25-27)
God provides us with Truth, physical bodies, free will, skills, opportunities and forgiveness. Our instructions of life include taking the Truth, using our physical bodies with the skills given to further His Kingdom and taking every opportunity given to build each other up with Truth. We must choose to follow His way, not ours. We know not of the time limit given to each of us here. Our prize waits in Heaven, a room created by Jesus just for YOU! It is time to shine His Glory! Ready, set, go. . .
Take every season given, gather your equipment and begin building the plan to use this time for Him. Stand firm on Truth and seek His advice before making each decision. He will help you see clearly and teach the way to go. As you continue on with life, your "tower" of decisions and actions increases in height. Take a look at it, step away for a minute; will it still stand tall? Will it withstand trials in this world? Will it stand when the devil comes up with tricky schemes?
Remember, God is the builder of all things. He knows the best way to construct the life He gave to each of His children. It does not matter the height of the tower, only the base which it stands. Stand your tower on His Truth and allow Him to build a life which serves Him best. I guarantee you, it will not fall. If we shy away and follow our ideas and desires, the tower will not stand. But, don't become discouraged - this is where forgiveness comes in - He will pick up the pieces and put it back together, HIS WAY!
God, thank you for another day. Thank You for loving me and providing the tools needed to serve You. Thank You for Truth to stand on in life. I have crumbled a few towers, but each one taught me how to better build. I learned the only base with which to begin. Thank You for those lessons. Thank You for new mercies every morning. I love You.
Keep praying harder than the devil can work.
Sheree Craig
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