Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock.
Matthew 7:24-25
The first thing that came to mind as I woke up this morning is the chorus of an old hymn, “The Solid Rock. “
“On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand –
All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand.”
Here are the words to the first two verses:
My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus, name.
When darkness veils His lovely face, I rest on His unchanging grace.
In every high and stormy gale my anchor holds within the veil.
Nothing else in the world offers this rock-solid hope in troubled times. We could be crushed if our focus is on the wars, the life-changing effects of the pandemic and loss of so many lives, the financial crisis, worldwide changes in climate, fires, floods, tornadoes, daily reports of shootings of innocent people… The list could go on and on.
I’m reminded today to be thankful for the hope that we have if we belong to God through faith in Jesus. I’m also reminded to continue praying for those who do not yet belong to Him. In these days of such troubled times around the world, this is what I want to remember. Maybe you needed a reminder today too!
Here are a few of my favorite Scriptures that help me keep focused on God and the truth of His Word:
Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you. Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.
Psalm 46:1-2
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea.
Psalm 103:19
The Lord has established His throne in the heavens, and His sovereignty rules over all.
Psalm 62:1-2
My soul waits in silence for God only; from Him is my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken
PERSONAL REFLECTION
Is your life built on the Rock or on sinking sand? What is the evidence?
It is not too late to build on the firm foundation of faith in the Lord Jesus.
Write a prayer expressing your response to God.