"Finally, be strong in the Lord and the strength of His might." - Ephesians 6:10

What does it mean to have a foundation?

Foundation is weighty, real, and often neglected yet it can reflect beliefs and the lives we live. In weight lifting, an athlete's feet are the critical foundation for their lift; from the feet will drive and explosion be executed. If athletics isn't exactly your cup of tea, then think about any discipline (music, arts, academics, gamers, etc.) and note that everyone must have a foundation or launching pad that allows them to execute their skills. The common thread between each discipline, however, is a dependency on their foundation.

In Ephesians 6, just before Paul writes on standing firm and the armor of God, he reminds us that our strength, our dependency, must be in the Lord. Paul writes "...be strong in the Lord and the strength of His might." Take a minute. Sip on some tea. And reflect on this...

Our strength comes from Jesus.
If we have been faithful to anything, it's to our pride showing that we are in need of a Savior.
King Jesus is the foundation of our faith.

So, remember, Paul writes this to remind us that we must first rest in knowing that not only is Jesus our foundation, but our identity, our dependency. It is only then that we can move forward to standing firm; once we're able to stand firm then we are ready for strap on the armor.

What's your foundation?