Are you building a foundation on rock or sand?
Luke 6:47-49 “As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete.”
Lets start off by here: A mechanic is required to perform repairs and maintenance which often means dismantling and rebuilding. A wise mechanic has to have the right parts and pieces in order to repair a functioning vehicle. Now if he fails to do this the right way, the vehicle can become even worse than its original condition.
I remember two years ago when I had just got my car and I had installed a device into it. I had a smart car so it operated entirely on a computer. I went to a mechanic, but ultimately he didn’t have the proper equipment or expertise to fix my type of car. So in conclusion, I couldn’t even drive my car of how bad the damage was. So what I want you to get from this is, you CAN’T build without the right foundation.
You cant build a strong house on a defective foundation either right? This is true for everything in our life. We can’t become who God has called to be without the right foundation in our lives. Many people build upon on money, material possessions, emotions, or even based on the opinions of man. But God has called us to build upon His word because it is never changing and the very constitution of the church. Anything else is sand and is easily shifting.
The parable above describes someone who hears Gods’ word and builds a foundation upon rock. When a torrent which represents a trial in our life comes their way, their house remains secure and stable.
5 easy steps to building the right foundation:
Know the word of God- Have the word of God embedded in your heart, so when situations come your way- you overcome them by speaking the word of God throughout the day. “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” - Joshua 1:8
Have a strong prayer life. Prayer shouldn’t be a one time thing when you need something from God. Be intentional about making prayer a daily part of your lifestyle. ”And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” - Ephesians 6:18
Surround yourself with a solid christian community- God did not create us to be alone, but to fellowship with one another. For this matter, we can encourage and edify each other or also rebuke one another when needed. The church all form one body but each of us represent a member of it. We must be united and be there for one another. “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” - Hebrews 10:24-25
Have a clear mindset- Your mindset can really impact the course of your life. Be intentional about what thought patterns you have throughout the week. When you focus on God and not on your current situations, you reap peace and life. “whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”- Philippians 4:8
Get planted and serve- God has called us to become good stewards of the gifts and talents He has placed within us. The church isn’t about a building but about the people in it. We each play an important role in building up and edifying the church.
Ask yourself: Is your house strong enough to withstand any storm that comes against?
Prayer for today: Father in the name of Jesus, Thank you for giving me your word that serves as a guide and light to my path. Thank you for your word that heals, delivers and restores me. I repent for all the times I’ve doubted and mistrusted your word. I ask that you would give me a deeper desire for it and that I would become rooted and grounded in it. Help me to build everything in my life on your word so that it would be secure and stable. May your word sink in my heart and fall fabric to every area of my life. In Jesus name, Amen.