Hebrews 3:3

 Ken McKenzie       

For this man was counted -worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house has more honor than the house.

In this passage, the author of Hebrews is reminding us Who our true author is: Jesus Christ. He does this by drawing an analogy between the architect of a house and the house itself.

One of the lessons which I have learned over several building campaigns is that the architect is the brains behind the project. He or she develops the vision, modifies it according to the needs, desires and resources of the customer, and retains ownership of the design. During construction, the architect administers the contract with the construction company, sees to a myriad of details, and is constantly consulted for changes and other items. Without the architect, a project of any size is usually doomed to failure.

If you stop and think about it, each one of us is one of God's biggest projects. He is the master architect who has designed us, built us, and maintains us each and every day. He sees us through the changes of life, gives us strength for our journeys, and adapts us for challenges which come our way.

Often we think that we are our own architects.   Nothing could be further from the truth.   Whenever we try to engineer our lives, we are looking through too narrow a tunnel to see the wider vision of God's    will. Inevitably, we meet with failure and catastrophe.

We are called not only to accept our Lord as our Architect, but to celebrate that every day. Let us remember to give Him the honor and glory He is due. We are truly the work of His hands and the design of His heart.

Prayer: O Lord, remind me this day and every day that you have crafted me after Your will. May I always seek to glorify You in all that I do, reflecting Your grace and goodness upon all -whose lives I touch. Amen.