Concrete is a composite construction material made primarily with aggregate - cement - water. There are many formulations of concrete - providing varied properties - the most used man-made product in the world. Everywhere you look you will see concrete - walkways - streets - man-made displays - yard ornaments - religious shrines. Even some houses have been constructed of concrete. It is used so extensively because it is durable and reliable. Concrete is also used to describe intangible things - like thoughts and decisions - commitments to self - to others. People who refuse to change their minds - who refused to be swayed by popular opinion are said to have set their minds - thoughts - in stone - are concrete in their decisions.
Jesus is constant - always the same - never changing - like concrete. He is the aggregate - the collection of all that is good - the cement - the force that binds everything together - the water - that one substance that no living creature can live without. He is firm - set in place - locked in forever - into the hearts of all who call Him Lord and Saviour. Jesus wants to be the concrete in your life - open your hearts - that He may flow in - ever so gently - to set you in a firm and loving place with God.
Deacon Dale
Deacon Dale
