Dug Down Deep by Joshua Harris

What I had previously believed about the Parable of the Two Foundations(Luke 6:46-49) was that one of the builders was a saved man and one was a lost man. After my journey through this book, I see an all too familiar story that continues to enlighten me to a state that so many Christians are in, one that I once knew myself. The first builder is one that has dug down deep and laid his foundation upon the rock. The second builder is one that threw up a house without laying the appropriate foundation. We see this second builder mindset in our daily life as an example of the culture we live in. One day you pass a corner and there is nothing, only to return in what seems like a matter of days and "voila" instant department store, pharmacy or fast food restaraunt. We see this instant character also developing in our churches. So this is the question, have you dug down deep in your faith to study, search and examine what you believe? God is not looking for superficial, self-motivated Christians. But instead, draws by the power of the Spirit and leads us to search the scriptures. By doing so, we get to know a Sovereign, Just, all-powerful, all-loving God and obey Him. Christ described the first builder as one who hears his sayings and does them. This is the one that when the storms blow, his house still stands. Those who focus on God's love and mercy and fail to discover His other characteristics do not know Him at all. The truth in scripture lays the foundation of what we believe. But to study and know doctrine is not enough, the Holy Spirit must make it alive in us. More than anything else, this book left me praying "Lord I just want to know you more! Show yourself to me!". That is exactly the place He wants us to be.