January 4

Scripture Matthew 7:24-27

As we can see from our reading today, Jesus told a story about two men. One was wise and the other was foolish. The wise man built his house upon a rock, a firm foundation. When the storms came, his house stood firm. The foolish man however built his house upon the sand. When the storms beat upon his house it fell, because there was no foundation.

Our lives today can be compared to the houses that were built. If we are trusting in the things of the world, they will crumble and fall. We could end up totally devastated, because like the shifting sand, the world is very unstable and nothing is sure or lasting. If our lives are placed firmly upon Jesus, our solid rock, we will live a victorious life and stand firm. Even in the times of trouble and adversity.

There is nothing in this world that is secure, except a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus and Jesus alone has everything we need in this life of uncertainty. When we place our lives in His hands, we are placing them in the hands of someone who can hold us firm and secure. He will never disappoint us or let us down.

Where is your life today? Is it on a firm foundation or on shifting sand?


Firm on the rock or on the sand
Where is your life today?
On Jesus Christ you can depend
He’ll lead you all the way.
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