“Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise,
like a person who builds a house on solid rock.
Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house,
it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock.
But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey it is foolish,
like a person who builds a house on sand.
When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house,
it will collapse with a mighty crash.”
Matthew 7:24-27 (NLT)
In this example Jesus states that when we follow His instructions, we will be on solid footing. Through floods and beating winds we will be safe and secure. However, if we hear and don't follow Jesus' teaching, the storms of life will come and devastate our dwelling places.
What instructions have you heard that you aren't following? What teachings from God's Word have you heard that you're not listening to?
As you follow God's Word, you're building up your inner man. When you endeavor to walk according to Jesus' example, you're positioning yourself to life a life of love. You're training your mind to follow after the Father's will. You're honing your spiritual ears to know the voice of God.
When you prepare yourself in this way, you're ready to face whatever obstacles that come your direction. When the critics come, you'll have a ready loving response. When sorrow knocks, you'll know where to find your comfort. If doubt and despair come, you will be found standing strong in your faith in God.
Make sure you are wisely building on the solid rock of Jesus' teachings. It's one thing to hear His Word... it's another to obey His Word.
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