Build on the Rock

Happy Sunday!

Happy Mother's Day!  Praying that your day was enjoyable, and that the week ahead will be exciting, productive, and prosperous!

Dr. Bill Winston continued the series, "Christ In You", with the subtitle, "Be My Witness".   To reach the world, our lives must be profoundly different from the lives of those in the world.   Mathew 7:24-27 says, "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:  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. 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: 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."(KJV).  In this parable, we must not miss the fact that the storm hit both houses!  Both the wise man and the foolish man experienced rain, floods, and winds.  The difference was the foundation.  The wise man built his house or his life on the Rock.  Jesus is the Rock.  How can I build my life on the Rock?  Great question!  I'm so happy you asked!  To build you life on the Rock and be able to withstand the storms that come against wise people and foolish people, build your life on the Word.  John 1:1 says, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."(KJV).

Building your life on the Rock means you believe the Word of God.  It means you trust the integrity of the Word.  Proverbs 3:4-8 says, "If you want favor with both God and man, and a reputation for good judgment and common sense, then trust the Lord completely; don’t ever trust yourself.  In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success.  Don’t be conceited, sure of your own wisdom. Instead, trust and reverence the Lord, and turn your back on evil; when you do that, then you will be given renewed health and vitality."(Living Bible).

Matthew 5:16 says, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."(KJV).  The world needs to see the difference in you!  When they see the fruit of the Spirit in your life, they will want to hear your testimony.  Then you can be a witness!  Galatians 5:22-23 describes the life of a believer, "But the fruit of the [Holy] Spirit [the work which His presence within accomplishes] is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper, forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness, Gentleness (meekness, humility), self-control (self-restraint, continence). Against such things there is no law [that can bring a charge]."(Amplified).

Another point we should remember is both men built their houses before the storm began.  It is futile to try to build your life after the storm begins.  Everyday we have an opportunity build.  Build when things are going good!  Build when your family is happy and healthy.  Build when you have the job you love.  Build!  Jude 1:20 says, "But you, dear friends, must build up your lives ever more strongly upon the foundation of our holy faith, learning to pray in the power and strength of the Holy Spirit."(Living Bible).

Build on the Rock!  Build now!

Love and prayers, Cynthia