“Foundation On The Rock”

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”

Matthew 7:24-27

Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount. He told them that what He was teaching would be the sure foundation for their lives. If they heard His words and put them into practice, they would b able to withstand any storms. Those who heard but didn’t obey, in contrast, would be like a house built on sand. Later, Paul echoed this thought, writing that Christ is the foundation, and we must build upon it with work that will endure.

When we listen to the words of Jesus and obey them, we’re building our lives on a steady, rock-solid foundation. Our lives can be more like a house built on a solid foundation.

What are you building your life around?

Our Daily Bread – November 28, 2018