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Building on A Debris-Free Foundation

by Brett Fuller on July 01, 2019

Nehemiah was in charge of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem; a gargantuan task considering it was about 12 miles of broken & burned rubble. On top of that, Nehemiah 4:10 records the attitude of the people saying, “Thus in Judah it was said, 'The strength of the burden bearers is failing, yet there is much rubbish; and we ourselves are unable to rebuild the wall.'"

Most people have experienced the pain of watching things they have built, or constructs in which they have trusted, be torn down. The resultant "debris" often prohibits building the next structure properly. The rubbish of old ideas, broken relationships and life disappointments must be removed before anything of permanence is built in our lives. If not, the foundation for the next structure rests on unstable material.

Today, will you let God begin take away the painful "debris" of your past so that He can build wonderful things that will last? Live right, live well...

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Pastor Brett Fuller is the Senior Pastor of Grace Covenant Church in Chantilly, Virginia - a suburb of Washington, DC. He currently serves as the North American Leadership Team Director for Every Nation Churches, and as Chaplain of the Washington Redskins. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. 

In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission.  Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. 

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well”. He and his lovely wife of 32 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars.  Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, Virginia and have parented 7 children.

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