A Strong Foundation Needed
I will show you what it's like when someone comes to
me, listens to my teaching, and then obeys me. It is like a person who builds a
house on a strong foundation laid upon the underlying rock. When the
floodwaters rise and break against the house, it stands firm because it is well
built. Lk 6:47-48, NLT)
Well, this certainly is not a
hard one to figure out. The problem is,
it’s the following through that brings the desired results, not the knowing
how. Like about anything else in life,
“know how” without application will get you “no where.” The wise pay attention to what they hear and
act upon it. The foolish do not pay attention to what they hear and do
not act upon it
“But anyone who listens and
doesn't obey is like a person who builds a house without a foundation. When the
floods sweep down against that house, it will crumble into a heap of
ruins." (Lk 6:49, NLT)
If we want to have the type
of foundation necessary for living the abundant life that Jesus came to give
us, here are a few thoughts that will help:
“ … he is like who comes to me and hears my
words and puts them into practice.”
(Lk 6:47< NIV)
In the words of Jesus:
Ÿ Come to Me - We
must deliberately seek out Jesus, spending time with Him daily, getting to know
Him, getting to know His word, and developing an intimate relationship with
Him.
Ÿ Hear My Words - We must spend time listening for and learning His voice, sitting in His
presence, and interacting with and in the Word of God.
Ÿ Put them into practice - We must believe and do what the Word says. Not just one time, but over and over, all the
time, as a lifestyle.
In this way we will develop a
solid foundation that will enable us and our families to stand firm and safely
come through the storms of this life.
