The reason that the best built temples in ancient Egypt are still standing thousands of years later is because their foundation is so strong.

The preparation phase of a building project was so important, the king would initiate a “foundation ceremony” to begin the construction.

The practice included burying “foundation deposits,” items made of clay, wood or other inscribed materials, at key places around the site.

The purpose of the ceremony was to secure protection from the deities, to keep the building from falling into ruin.

Foundational principles

Building a strong foundation wasn’t invented by the Egyptian builders or their deities. The idea was established by God, the Grand Architect, the Master Builder who “In the beginning, laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens.” (Hebrews 1:10)

And God’s creation, the world, is so strong, its foundations so firm, that it cannot be moved out of its place; overthrown, destroyed. (Psalm 104:5)

It is often taken for granted that Christian digital builders and workers already know and apply God’s absolute foundation principles…

• God no longer lives in a man-made temple; He lives in you; in your body. Your body is holy and you should be employed in the service of God alone. (1 Corinthians 6:19)
• There is only one foundation, the one already laid: Jesus Christ. Any venture built on man or anything else is doomed to fail. (1 Corinthians 3:11)
• God has provided the only “foundation deposit” you need, the indwelling of the Spirit. The Spirit gives you total access to God’s personal treasures and power, enabling you to lead a Godly life, do good works, and have a secure future. (1 Corinthians 3:17, Galatians 5:22-25)
• If you build with cheap or inferior materials – the love of power, instead of the power of God – you will be found out. There is an inspection. If your foundation is in good shape, great. If not, you won’t lose everything, but your part of the platform may be torn out so you can start over and get it right. (1 Corinthians 3:12-13)

Foundational words

The Son of God upholds all things by His all-powerful word. Hebrews 1:3

This new age is moving so fast that we (I) too often treat as incidental the foundational instruction, “So then, anyone who hears these words of mine and obeys them is like a wise man who built his house on rock.” (Matthew 7:24)

The beginning of any digital missions project is an occasion for the digital builder to first, pay honor to the One who laid the foundation.

Thank God for His almighty power that could create something out of nothing; for the firm foundation, Jesus Christ; and for the privilege of building gospel platforms on the word, the salvation of the the Lord, extended to all nations of the earth.

Make Creator God the sole object of your worship. Celebrate with a “foundation ceremony.” Have a hallelujah moment. A sacred jam session. Then build.