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Show WORKING ON THE BUILDING of him that sent mel while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work." (John 9: 4) "t must work the works When I consider the Word of God and read this Biblical text written by the beloved Disciple and Evangelist John, I am reminded of the craft of the building trade. Those who do the best job are organized, wear a tool apron, and protect their hands with gloves. They get up early to insure a full day's work and the toil until the close of the day. They are committed to the cause and remind themselves constantly, "t must work the works of him that sent mel while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work." God has set for us the example MASTER BUILDER. He showed (j) us as the how to be good builders. In Genesis man; in Genesis 3, He built Matthew 16, He promised a 1, God built family; then a in to build His Church. Notice how He built a Man! He Garden of Eden for his house. prepared a He made sure dry land and water. He took His time and provided food to eat of the trees and herbs. He assigned work to be done taking care of the animals and the garden. He made man in His own image and likeness. Then on the sixth day, God made there man was himself of the dust of the earth. Family! helpmeet, a partner, Notice how He built a Everything else had a likeness to keep it company except man. God saw the sad state and said, lilt is not good that man should be alone." God put man to sleep if you will, took out a rib, a made a woman took her to the from that side man. piece, and When the her, he explained, "Bone of man saw my bone and flesh of my flesh. She shall be called woman." They were fit for each other. The two would be one. Then, came as notice He built a Church! Jesus the Word made flesh to dwell just like us and grew up from a child to a man experiencing all the trials and temptations that you and 1- know. He faced the devil in the wilderness, among us. He was avoided the devices of man abused and mistreated, was fulfilled, was wrongfully accused, was until His time died among thieves. He got up from the grave with all power in His hands over death and common the grave. He sent the Holy Spirit to empower His church and to make it for that great "Getting' Up ready Mornin'. He built it upon a rock not sand so that it will endure the test of time, the storms and t he . rains. Three lessons learn from the we can MASTER BUILDER. First, count the cost and finish what you start. The ole folks used to say, "lf at first task is a begun, never quit until it is done. Be the labor great or small, do it well or not at all." Work while is day for the night cometh when no man can work. Be faithful until you Second, know when you are are finished. done. Keep Apostle Paul, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Now I am ready to be offered." (2 timothy 4: 7-8) Jesus sums it up from the cross, lilt is finished." And he gave up the ghost. at it until you can report as the When you have done the best you you can, you can can all expect to hear God say, @ it "Well done, thy good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, higher and I will make you ruler over many." You and I are in the building business now come on up and God wants us to be His hands and feet. "God done made He I brought was me me what I am. out of sin. in the dark and I could not see. tempted and I been tried. the river and I been baptized. Done been Been to Go away satan, you done . I already got my business The Lord done made me come too late straight. what I am." . fkAJ Md0 .v- Vo,dgjkL / - 1f",td £1v._R/ -/# IN cfe,.J.l L f<pL-b'11 |
