A Solid Foundation

Scripture: Luke 6: 46-49

Why do you call me “Lord, Lord”, and not do what I tell you? Every one who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like: he is like a man building a house, who dug deep, and laid the foundation upon rock; and when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house, and could not shake it, because it had been well built. But he who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation; against which the stream broke, and immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great.”

Reaction: While reflecting on today’s reading, two messages came to mind. First, I was reminded that although I have been reading God’s word for many months, I sometimes fail to do what the Lord has instructed me to do: to love Him completely and put Him first in my life, to trust in His providence, to put others before myself, and to do everything for the glory of God. My impression was not so much an admonition as an encouraging reminder, as if Jesus were saying, “You have heard my words and often act upon them. Now keep on listening, and keep on doing as I ask. Then your faith will become stronger, and our relationship will grow even deeper.”

The second message from this passage was that my faith will see me through both bad times and good. Lately it seems like everything is falling into place for me; I have been very grateful to the Lord, as well as joyous and full of praise. But I know that life isn’t always easy, and that trying times are sure to reappear. Will I still be as thankful and joyful in my relationship with the Lord when everything isn’t going my way? If I dig deep and make sure my faith has a solid foundation, I believe I can stand firm when the stream breaks and rushes against me.