There was a man who was an efficient builder. He had worked for years in a large company and had reached the age of retirement. His employer asked him to build one more house; it was to be his last commission.
The builder took the job, but his
heart was not involved. He used inferior materials, timber was poor, and he
failed to see the many things that should have been clear to him had he shown
even his normal interest in the work.
When the house was eventually
finished, his employer came to him and said, “The house is yours, here is the
key, it is a present from me!” The builder immediately regretted that he and
not used the best materials and engaged the most capable workers. If only he
had known that the house was for him…
We as God’s children, are building
our own spiritual houses. The faithful God provides us with the best material.
What do we use? Let us be mindful of the many gifts of grace of our Lord. Let
us ensure that our hearts participate in everything we do. Not one of us builds
a house in eternity for someone else; it is always for ourselves. Start
building!