![]() Living as a follower of Jesus means that we are to walk in obedience to Jesus’ commands. When the storms came, the house built on the rock stood firm against the winds and rain. The wise builder built his house on the rock while the foolish builder built his house upon the sand. If you want to be ready when the storms of life come, you must fully rely on the words of Jesus to be the foundation for your life. 7:24-29, we find Jesus telling the parable of the two builders. Trying to build your life on Jesus will take discipline, submission, and intentionality. This one is tricky because thoughts are way harder to control than actions. Jesus never said building on the rock was going to be easy. Water, wind, and storms will destroy the house once the storm rages.īuilding a house on rock requires a builder to dig down deep and ensure the foundation of the home will be solid. Sometimes this means separating yourself from others and sometimes it means biting your tongue. But the problem is that a house that isn’t built on a solid foundation will not stand against the elements. Building a house would be quicker and cheaper if builders would simply build a house on top of the dirt. 7:24-29, we find Jesus telling the parable of the two builders. Digging down to the rock takes time and energy. It is easier to build your house on the sand. We joyfully do what Jesus says in response to His extravagant gift of love and grace. When we obey His Word, we are building our lives on Jesus. When the storms come, his house is washed away because the foundation is not good. ![]() Building your house on the sand means that you hear Jesus’ teachings (reading your Bible, listening to a sermon, or attending a Bible study) but never live it out. Another man builds his house on the sand. You follow Jesus’ words and live them out. A solid spiritual foundation comes from hearing and applying God’s Word – listening and doing.īuilding your house on the rock means that you have listened to Jesus’ teachings and have applied them to your life. Jesus’ commands aren’t simply for us to memorize but to follow. 25 The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house and it didn't fall, for it was founded on the rock. Every person will experience storms – situations that will shake our lives. Matthew 7:24-29 : The Houses on the Rock and the Sand (Matthew) 24 'Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock. ![]() ![]() Jesus gives a warning that tough times will come. Jesus’ words aren’t meant to just be heard, they are meant to be obeyed. Jesus used a familiar truth to express the importance of listening and obeying His words. The original hearers would have known that building a house on rock was the only way to stand against storms. The Palestinian deserts were susceptible to severe storms that would bring flash floods. A weak house can’t fool anyone when the floods and winds come. It is only when inclement weather comes that a house’s true strength is shown. ![]()
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