July 23rd

Established in His Word

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:
(Matthew 7:24 KJV)

The strength of a house is determined long before the storm comes. A solid foundation provides the strength and stability to withstand strong winds and rain. Jesus said that our lives are built the same way. And He was talking about whoever would hear HIs words and do them.

Hearing God's Word is essential, but hearing alone is not enough. The wise person is the one who digs deep and hears the Word deeply, and then puts it into practice. Every act of obedience to the Word of God strengthens the foundation upon which our lives are built.

Storms come to everybody. Difficulties, disappointments, and trials are part of life in this fallen world. Jesus said, "In this world tribulation will come." The difference is not whether storms show up, but whether our lives are firmly established upon the eternal Rock of God's Word.

Spend some time hearing the Word of God today. Steadily build your life upon the truth the Holy Spirit reveals. A life built upon revelation of God's truth will still be standing long after the storms have passed.