They bought a little piece of property at 6,000 ft. elevation and started clearing. They both work so they cannot give full time to the project. And when they can save a little money, they purchase building materials. His wife found beautiful white wood for the ceiling and purchased it with her extra money. He has worked with iron and sheet metal so that is what the main structure is made of. They have large windows that allow you to see the mountains. They also have a small covered patio, and it was so neat to eat Sunday dinner out there with them in the cool mountain air.
No, they are not finished with it yet, and it will be awhile. But it is being built, slowly but securely. That couple working together and building their home reminded me of something in the Bible.
A wedding takes place in a relatively short time, but to have or build a good marriage takes a lifetime. First, to build a home or marriage that lasts, it must be on a good foundation, (Luke 6:46-48 “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like: he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built.).
The best foundation is for both husband and wife to be committed to Jesus Christ, (Ephesians 2:20 ... built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone,...; Titus 3:1-7 Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.).
Use good materials not worldly things, (2 Timothy 2:19 But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.”; Titus 2:12 ...training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live selfcontrolled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,... ).
I love to look at old homes. But many are dilapidated and in shambles while others are beautiful and in excellent shape. See you in Church next Sunday.