Psalms 11:3. “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” FOUNDATIONS.
Honestly, how can they get away with all they are doing? It seems like the wrong is winning and the right is being shot down with arrows to the heart. It seems like if it’s not one thing, then it's another that comes like waves over those who are trying to maintain a righteous course through these dark seas. It seems like the wicked one is not satisfied with knocking people out one by one with sickness, discouragement, and disappointment, but he is going for the foundations of it all. The storms are rising, the rains are falling, the wind is blowing, and the foundations are being made the target. What shall the righteous do?
Honestly, how can the foundations stand the pressure? Yes, I do remember, “Heareth My sayings, and doeth them.” That is the answer – “doeth them.” Everyone hears but there are not many “doers.” The “doer” has dug deep and laid his foundation on a rock. The “Sayings” – the word of God has not changed and its truths prevail over every assault made against the man or woman of the word. The foundations are fastened on a sure place – “founded on a rock.” That is what the righteous do.
Honestly, how can the Church stand against the challenges of modern philosophy and thought? The idea of “your truth is okay, and my truth is okay”; the truth is irrelevant: attacks the foundation of the Church. The vain babblings of men, the gross misrepresentations of men against God, the charges against the holiness of men, and the relevancy of the Bible today are crashing up against the foundation of the Church. Even the leadership of the country is being scorned because they dare to pray and ask for divine guidance. But the Church is “built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets.” And even more secure is the Chief Corner Stone, Jesus Christ Himself. We stand with confidence. That is what the righteous do.
Honestly, how can this small group of believers gathered to the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ and in His name, stand against the pressures to conform to the unscriptural ways of others around us? What changes should we make? How can we adapt to our times and not sacrifice truth? We must go back to the beginning and see how the foundation was laid. Paul said he laid the foundation in Corinth according to the grace that was given unto him as a wise master builder. So, he taught the basics of the Christian faith. Careful consideration was given to making sure the teaching was right concerning the Person of Christ. Repentance, faith, baptism, the Holy Spirit, the resurrection, and judgment were all carefully taught. The foundation was laid down and will stand secure when this teaching continues. That is what the righteous do.
“The foundation of God standeth sure.” Truths learned by study and practiced by devotion will withstand error. Error may try to undermine the believer, but the foundation remains. Maintain with confidence our position in Christ, our acceptance in the Beloved, and our participation with Christ; they all remain secure. That is what the righteous do.
“I praise Thee, O God, for the solidity of the Christian faith. It will not be moved; it cannot be moved because it is based on a solid foundation. My confidence and my trust are placed on a sure foundation and are nailed home with the power of God. I rest comfortably in the storm and calmly wait for the new day. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”