(Build Your Life On The Firmest Foundation)
TO THE BIBLE: Psalm 18:2 NIV
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
LET’S TALK
“Lord Jesus, you’re my Rock, my refuge; in You, I find peace, strength, and protection. You are my wisdom and the source of my righteousness, the unshakeable foundation on which I stand,” sang Audrey as she strolled home from church.
These song lyrics flowed from her lips amid the tears streaming down her cheeks; in spite of her present troubles, she’d received empowering words in church to confront the challenges and emerge victorious.
Like Audrey, there are several young people today faced with situations and circumstances. However, the only hope that works is Christ—the Word of God—the rock of our salvation (1 Corinthians 10:4). Anything that’s founded on Him is eternally fortified and unshakable.
It brings to mind the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:24-27. He said, “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it” (ESV).
That’s how your life is when you live in the Word of God. This is your heritage as one in Christ. You’re unconquerable. All things work together to produce blessings for you! You’re divinely protected because Christ is your rock and your fortress. It doesn’t matter the fiery darts and tempest from Satan; you’re unflustered and unscathed.
Build your life, ministry, finances, academics, your relationships—all your endeavours—on the Word, and they’ll never crumble. Hallelujah!
Go Deeper
Acts 20:32; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11; Matthew 7:24-27 NIV
Pray:
Dear Father, thank you for your Word, which is my sure and firm foundation. My life is built on Christ, the Rock on which I stand secured, strengthened, rooted and grounded, set for an upward course—the transcendent, victorious and prosperous life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Luke 12:22-48, Judges 9
TWO YEAR
Mark 1:1-13, Leviticus 10
Act:
Meditate on Isaiah 43:2, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you.”