The Firm Foundation

Luke 6:47-48 (KJV) Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock

Notice Jesus didn't say that the person who hears and acts on His words will never face a storm. He says that when you hear and act on His words, the storm will not overtake you. You shall not be shaken. In this illustration, I'm sure the person who is facing the flood is very concerned. Imagine the rain pounding, the water rising and beating against that house along with all the debris and logs, etc. that wash up when a flood comes. If this person had not taken the time to build a firm, solid foundation, I'm sure they would be expecting the worst. But when the foundation is firm and strong, you can trust in it. That's what God is saying to you today. Keep your eyes upon Him; read, listen and trust in His word and be a doer of that word. When the storms of life come, you won't just be trusting in yourself or your own abilities, Aflac, the Hartford bull elk or any other man-made institution. Your trust is in God and His word. He is able to perform what He says, and He will take care of you. When the trash of life and the attacks of the devil come in like a flood, stand firm and trust in God. He is your refuge and your strength, your supplier and your provider.

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