Build On The Solid Rock

CALL TO PRAYER

Title: Build On The Solid Rock

By: Stephen Osei Kuffour

Date: 13.10.2024

Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.

(Matthew 7:24-25 NKJV)

When building a house, the Architects will normally tell you that the foundation is the most important part. This is because the foundation supports the entire frame of the building and also prevents groundwater from entering your home. Any issues with the foundation can harm the house, making it unsafe to live inside it. A strong and sturdy foundation, therefore, is key to a long-lasting and dependable home. That’s why the Architects would usually like to first survey the Land and check the soil to be able to design a befitting foundation plan. During Construction, the builders usually dig deep and put in a lot of Iron rods, Gravel and Mortar to fortify the foundation.

In Matthew 7, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ talked about two types of Builders: The Wise and the Foolish Builder. The Wise Builder built his house on a solid rock and it was able to withstand severe rain, storm, and flood. The Foolish Builder on the other hand built on sand and as a result, his house couldn’t withstand the adverse Weather Conditions and collapsed. A Wise Builder is one who hears the Word of God, obeys, and puts into practice everything He says, and a Foolish Builder is one who hears the Word of God, ignores, or disobeys and doesn’t live his/her life according to the Word.

Life is full of Storms; Trials may come. For example, as a Believer, you may lose a loved one, lose your job, be unemployed, fall sick, experience rejections, go through a painful divorce, and experience many diverse forms of trials. The ability of your Faith to stand these trials depends on how well your foundation is built (Matt 7:24-25). I have seen many Believers lose their Faith when they experience trials; Some even committed suicide.

Beloved in the Lord, Christ Jesus is our solid rock and the foundation on which we build our lives. We build our lives on Him by first accepting Him as our Lord and personal Saviour, and then living our lives in obedience to Him and His Word. My question for you today is, which type of builder are you? Which one do you choose to be today?

Prayer Point:

Let’s thank God for His Word today. Let’s ask God to help all Believers around the world to be obedient to His Word and become Wise Builders. Let’s also ask God to strengthen our Faith to withstand every storm of life.

God bless you all!