When does a master builder come into the building process?
A master builder comes into the building process at the very beginning, when plans are first laid, not when the building is half finished. He stakes out where it will be built, lays the foundation, and remains involved from day one. He is not someone who arrives late to finish up.
Les explains that a master builder is like a major contractor who is involved from the moment you begin to lay plans. He goes out and stakes where the building will be, and he lays the foundation. He is not someone who comes on the scene when the building is half built just to finish it up; he is there from day one. Paul claims this role for himself, speaking of the church, the body of Christ. He laid the foundation, and others build on it. Since we are working together in this building, each person must take heed how he builds thereon.
According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.