Build life on teachings of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ and his teachings give us hope, joy, and the strength to withstand the severe weather in our lives.
The rain fell, the rivers rose, and the winds blew and pounded that house. Yet it didn’t collapse, because its foundation was on the rock.
Matthew 7:25
Matthew 7:25 is part of a larger passage in which Jesus compares two builders and their houses. One builder is described as wise, who built his house upon a rock. The other builder is described as foolish, who built his house upon sand. When the rain, floods, and winds came, the house built upon the rock stood firm, while the house built upon sand fell.
Living on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, where six houses have collapsed in the past four years, I know all about houses built upon literal sand. I don’t recommend it.
In Matthew 7:25, the house represents a person's life or faith and the rock represents Jesus Christ and his teachings. All of us will face the rain, floods, and winds—the trials and temptations of life.
A solid foundation in Jesus Christ and his teachings gives us hope, joy, and the strength to withstand the severe weather in our lives. On the flip side, a person who has built their life or faith on a weak foundation, such as human wisdom or worldly desires, is consumed by regrets and disappointments.
Build your life on the teachings of Jesus Christ to withstand the trials and temptations of life.
—Faith
Prayer of the Day
Dear God, I come before you today with a humble heart, seeking your guidance and wisdom as I strive to build my life upon the teachings of your Son, Jesus Christ. I pray that you would help me to understand and apply his teachings to every aspect of my life, so that I may grow in faith, love, and obedience to you.
I pray that you would guide my decisions and choices, so that I may live a life that is pleasing to you. Help me to seek your will in all things, and to trust in your provision and protection.
As I build my life upon the foundation of your Word, I pray that you would help me to grow in knowledge and understanding of your truth. May I be a light in the darkness, shining your love and grace to all those around me.
Thank you for the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ, and for the hope and joy that comes from knowing him. I pray that my life would be a testament to your goodness and faithfulness, and that through me, others would come to know and love you.
In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen.