November 7, 2022
Beloved one do you know what a plumb line is? A plumb line also called a plummet, is a cord with a non-magnetic weight attached to one end. When the cord is held in such a way that the weight can dangle freely, an exact vertical can be determined. Painters and carpenters use plumb lines to keep their work straight, from the beginning for the foundation. It is difficult, while in the middle of a project, to determine a true horizontal or vertical line without an objective measuring tool, so a plumb line is employed. A plumb line applies the law of gravity to find right angles, to indicate the most direct route from top to bottom, and to keep things plumb. A plumb line doesn’t change or move with the whims of the carpenter. It remains true, and all work must line up with it or risk being crooked. A plumbline is the image of God’s righteous holy standards.
The term plumb line is used in Scripture in several situations. Jesus was a carpenter. If you are a builder, it is an ordained profession by God whether a builder in the natural or a builder spiritually reaching souls building the Kingdom of God. The Lord pictures Himself as a builder. He tells us everything over and over— one line at a time, one line at a time, a little here, and a little there!” (Isaiah 28:10 NLT) “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation” ‘Watch closely. I’m laying a foundation in Zion, a solid granite foundation, squared and true. And this is the meaning of the stone: a trusting life (Believers who trust God) won’t topple. I’ll make justice the measuring stick and righteousness the plumb line for the building. A hailstorm will knock down the shantytown of lies, and a flash flood will wash out the rubble.’ (Isaiah 28:16 Message)
This is a promise of an unshakeable kingdom, with the Messiah in charge. Jesus Christ is the “precious cornerstone. The stone, the brick masons threw out is now the cornerstone! This is God’s work; we rub our eyes—we can hardly believe it!” (Mark 12:10-11, Acts 4:11, Romans 9:33, 1 Peter 2:6) As the Lord builds His kingdom, He will ensure it is perfect in every way: “I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the plumb line.” (Isaiah 28:17) There will be no crookedness/sin in the kingdom of Christ. God is reassuring us that the corruption and injustice we see here on earth do not exist in the Kingdom of God! Does your life and standards line up with God’s standards?
