Spiritual Construction Project

Psalm 127:1a, "Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who builds it..." (NKJV)

 

1 1/2 years ago New River Worship Center purchased an building for the purpose of relocation and expansion. This particular building had served many purposes through the years and none of those purposes included being used as a house of worship. Immediately the leadership team as well as the congregation saw that much work would be needed to accomplish our intended goal BUT we also recognized the potential of the finished project. Our Associate Pastor assumed the role of Project Manager and begin organizing the tasks that needed to be accomplished. Needless to say there was much debris to remove, floor covering to be replaced, dry wall to be repaired and re-painted, and heating and cooling units to be repaired as well as many other projects. Note: (You have to keep the saints warm in the Winter and cool in the Summer.) But there was also a another major project to undertake. The building had been closed for 7-8 years and was in need of a major clean-up. There were odors to overcome, there was dirt and decay to overcome and there were cracks and corners that were full of dirt and grime. But we chose to look past the negative aspects of the building and through patient eyes of hope we could see a clean, beautiful building that would be transformed into a House of Worship.

 

During meditation and prayer time this morning God used that building to remind me of His presence in our lives. Do you remember the condition of your life when the Holy Spirit began to bring conviction into your heart? We could be compared to that building; we were in need of a "spiritual cleaning" that only God could perform in our lives. Many people may have overlooked us because of the "condition" of our lives both our previous condition as well as our present condition. BUT God saw the potential of us becoming a house of worship and He set the spiritual construction project into action. The Word and the Spirit began to work in our heart and liberate our spirit so that we could serve God in a manner that would honor and bless Him. When you feel overwhelmed and defeated by the attacks of the enemy remember that Christ chose to purchase your salvation with His own life. Yes, He saw and knew your condition but He also knew what you would become as you continued to allow Him to work in your heart. Rejoice in your redemption today!