“Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. The rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and it fell—and great was its fall.” (Matthew 7:26-27 NIV)
Beach houses are often built to capture the best view. This means that they are often built on sand with no solid foundation. Many of them are built on stilts to protect them from rushing flood waters. These coastal homes are subject to erosion, heavy winds, and water damage. Unstable foundations lead to structural collapse. This is a fact. Yet, people continue building oceanfront properties, because they like the view. They prize pleasure over wisdom.
The teachings of Jesus form a firm foundation for our lives. They are not merely cosmetic improvements or trendy updates. These foundational words, when worked into our lives, provide stability, strength, and safety. Yet, many of us overlook this truth and choose to build our lives on stilts in the sand. We imagine that we can prop ourselves up indefinitely with a combination of self-sufficiency and luck. The view may be enjoyable for a while, but it’s just a matter of time before everything comes crumbling down. When troubles roll in like storms, our vulnerability becomes evident. The sand that we built on is washed away, exposing the frailty of the human condition. There is a better way. Let us choose to dig deeply and lay our foundation on solid rock. Let us build our lives on higher ground, so that when the floodwaters rise, we remain stable--because our trust and hope are firmly placed in Christ.
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