Anchored on the Rock
“Therefore whoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, which built his house on a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it fell not: for it was founded on a rock” (Matthew 7:24-25).
Storms will come but we do not have to fall. With Christ, we have strength to withstand every storm that comes our way. The key is hearing God’s voice and obeying Him, staying close to Him regardless of what comes our way. Are you doing that?
I find it interesting that people go through life ignoring God until something bad happens. Then they begin blaming Him. God’s not obligated to bless us but He does bless His children. Sometimes those blessings come through trials. We may not see it at the time but how many situations can you look back on and see God’s hand in hindsight?
God has promised to take care of His children. He’s promised never to leave or forsake us. We do have a part to play, however. Obedience is not optional. It’s when we live a life of obedience that God draws near to us sheltering us from the storms that come. If you are feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders, ask God to show you why for His burden is light.
Is your foundation anchored on the Rock? Are you obediently doing what God has called you to do? If so, then no matter what comes against you, rest in Him, knowing that He is your shield. Nothing can harm you when your Rock is near.
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