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Rock Or Sand? here would you build a new house? We know that rocks are hard and sturdy and can make a foundation unbreakable. With sand, on the other hand, it can be very shifty and even makes it too hard for you to stand on because you start to sink. Matthew 7:24-27: “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.” The Parable of the Wise and the Foolish Builders (also known as the House on the Rock) is a parable of Jesus appearing in the Gospel of Matthew (7:24-27) and Luke (6:46-49). The parable illustrates the importance of building one’s life on obedience to the teachings and example of Jesus. Our Holy Father made us this promise to His followers: “Here on Earth, you will have many trials and sorrows.” I can understand that, since the world is opposed to Jesus and all He stands for now. I too have always had a hard time understanding how I’m supposed to count trials and sorrows a joy, just as many of you feel the same way. But though the years, I’ve learned that we have to continue in faith and become mature and complete in Christ, just like the wise man and the foolish man. The foolish man had to find out the hard way that he must trust the Lord. Just think back to your hardest struggle and how you rebuilt from the fall or failure you went through. We all have those times. Matthew 6:27: “And who of you by worrying can add one hour to the length of his life?”
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Jesus will take that fall or failure and use it to strengthen your faith. It’s simply a test that we all can overcome by His mighty mercy. John 3:30: “He must increase, but I must decrease.” 1 Peter 5:7 tells us, “Cast all your anxiety on Him because he cares for you.” Many times, I’ve acquired different tools to help me grow in my faith. I sometimes pray just a few short, simple words, such as, “Help me, Jesus,” and it will allow me to open a conversation with the Lord. Waiting for anxiety to simply vanish on its own has never worked for me. But prayers still work with God, and He’s always with us.
We need to stay in touch with Jesus. He hears prayers, and I can claim this verse. For I trust my cares to Him who cares for me. 1 John 4:18: “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear.” Are you in an anxious or vulnerable place right now? Entrust your fears to Jesus today, knowing that He promises to fill you with His perfect peace and that you can count on Him to lead you to the Rock of salvation. 2 Peter 3:18: “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” About The Author
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by Karen D. Jeffery
Karen D. Jeffery loves the Heavenly Father, her family, and her church. Keep looking up Jesus is coming soon.
