Proverbs 9:1
The bible contains numerous references to construction. Solomon depicts wisdom building her own house in the verse above. What are we building? Our lives are a composite of our behavior and actions. Is our house sturdy and strong? Is it appealing or repulsive?
We can not build a quality house with impure material. It is similar to trying to paint over rotten wood - from the street, it will look acceptable, but under close scrutiny, the decaying wood is easily visible. While we may fool some people part of the time, we can not fool all the people all the time. More importantly, the One who knows us best, knows our heart.
Even with the best of materials and tools, shoddy construction is achieved with amateur skills. Cracks are easily visible in joints and uneven surfaces highlight the poor workmanship. So is the same with our lives when we try to piece together our lives without the skills of our Master. He alone is the true Master Carpenter. He knows how each piece of our life is to be fit together even before they occur.
When we submit our lives to the Master Carpenter, a master piece is created. It withstands the challenges of the elements of this world and draws attention to the builder, not the occupant. Peter was a disciple but more importantly a human who failed his Master, much like us. However, he was blessed to hear these words from the Master Carpenter: And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it (Matthew 16:18). And Jesus will likewise create a master piece within you only if you submit to his plan for you.
