Matthew 7:24–27 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: 25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. 26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: 27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.
In Matthew 7, Jesus shares a powerful illustration of the importance of foundations. He compares those who hear His words and act on them to a wise man who built his house on a rock. When the storms came, the house stood firm because it was built on a solid foundation. In contrast, those who ignore His teachings are like a foolish man who built his house on sand. When the storms hit, the house collapsed with a great crash.
This timeless lesson reminds us that the storms of life are inevitable. They come from all directions—above, below, and from the sides—testing the strength of our foundations. While the houses may look the same on the outside, it’s the foundation that determines their resilience.
Our lives are much like these houses. Outwardly, we may appear similar, living in the same communities, working similar jobs, and facing the same daily challenges. However, it’s our spiritual foundation that truly matters. A life built on the solid rock of God’s Word and His teachings will withstand the trials and tribulations that come our way.
As believers, we are called to heed Jesus’ warning and build our lives on the rock-solid foundation of His Word. This means not only hearing His teachings but also putting them into practice. Doing so prepares us for the inevitable storms and ensures our lives remain steadfast and unshaken.
Devotional by Pastor Rod Holler, Sr.