Good Morning Friends,
“‘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.’ When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at
his teaching, because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their
teachers of the law.” (Matthew 7:24-29)
A life built upon Jesus Christ is the only life
that has a firm foundation. All other philosophies of life are shaky and
subject to collapse at the worst possible moment. There is, however, nothing
that can shake a life that is built upon Jesus: not sin, not sickness, not
disaster, not death, not abandonment, not abuse, nothing.
It is because He is always there, “the same
yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8) It is because nothing can
separate us from His love, “For I am convinced that neither death nor life,
neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,
neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to
separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans
8:38-39)
He is always there, because He knows what He is
talking about. When all others guess, or hope, Jesus speaks with authority. He
surprised those who heard Him speak, and continues to surprise people today. He
speaks with the authority of Someone who knows. He speaks with the authority of
Someone who can be trusted.
He is THE firm foundation for life. Thank God
for the sure foundation He has provided for your life.
His, by Grace, Steve
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