A research on a buildings foundation from a structural perspective reveals very interesting details about the importance of a buildings foundation. Here are few reasons why the foundation is very important: Structural stability, Load distribution, protection against environmental factors, support for infrastructure and long term durability.
In essence, foundations serve as the anchor upon which the entire building rests, playing a fundamental role in ensuring its safety, stability, and longevity. Without a strong foundation, the integrity of the entire structure would be compromised, highlighting the critical importance of this essential building component.
What I really want to do is introduce you to the concept of foundations from a biblical perspective.
Let’s see Psalm 11:3 KJV.
If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?

Many times, Preachers have used this text when referring to issues pertaining to blood line patterns, Fathers House, Mother’s House and a whole lot of spiritual issues that borders on one’s background.
While such analysis is not wrong, I would like to emphasize what the lord was emphasising through David with Psalm 11:3.

The text is more about principles and culture than it is about Ones earthly background. In a more general sense, it speaks to the ruin a society will face when the most basic aspects of godliness (which is the foundation of Israel as a society) are removed.

The emphasis Here is on the idea that Every society is built on principles or laws. This principles & laws becomes the foundation of authority within the land. Now, imagine what Happens when Godly authority collapses, imagine what Happens when a nation falls into the control of the ungodly, The first point of attack is what constitutes it’s foundation.

Offcourse this does not in anyway mean that the righteous are completely handicapped when the foundations be broken. if they are willing to rebuild like Ezra or Elijah, then that which is lost can be restored.

The Story Of Ahab and Elijah gives an interesting insight on this subjecr. Ahab was an evil king who ruled over Israel, and His eadership brought about the destruction of foundational principles of the nation. Well, that led to Over three years of drought (No rain for three years in Israel). Well, the first reason why God even allowed that was because Foundational principles were abandoned.
If you will observe However, At Elijah’s return on Mount Carmel, As He tried to perform his own sacrifice: The first thing He did was to repair the Lord’s broken altar, then arranged the Twelve stones which symbolises the whole Israel: This were very symbolic action.
Observing the text, you will find that Before rain came, Elijah had killed all the false prophets that were present there on Mount Carmel. This three actions represents the restoration of the collapsed principles, culture, tradition and ways of Gods people.

My emphasis today is simple, Foundations are our core principles and values. It is what spiritual relationships are built upon. It is important for all believers to fully understand the foundation upon which their relationship with the Lord is built upon. Believers need to understand the do’s and the don’ts, the principles of Faith, What Holiness Means, what principles guide righteousness, the culture of giving, tithing, seed sowing and offerings etc.
We do great damage to our spiritual walk with God when we ignore the foundations upon which our kingdom culture is built upon.
Let me list again the importance of structural foundations which I found to also be relevant to the spiritual foundation. They are;
Structural stability, Load distribution (ability to carry the weight of the house), protection against environmental factors, support for infrastructure and long term durability (long life of the building).

Think about this importance and relate it to your own spiritual life.

Let Us Pray.
Lord, Help me to rebuild what is broken, Help me to fix what is shattered in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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