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Rock Solid and Ready for Action!

4/14/2014

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"As for everyone who comes to Me and hears My words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like.  The are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock.  When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built.  But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation.  The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete." -Luke 6:47-49 (NIV)
Jesus calls us to be a people of action.  We are to hear His words and then practice them.  We are not perfect, but that's not an excuse to stop trying to put His words into our actions!  When we hear Jesus and then practice what He teaches, we are cementing a rock solid foundation that will prepare us for action!

One of the more widely retold parables from Luke (6:47-49) is the story of the man that builds his house on the rock.  The rock provides a strong foundation so the house can withstand storms and floods.  Jesus begins the parable with the reminder that to be like this man, we must hear Jesus' words and put them into practice!  God and Jesus offer a firm foundation on which to build our faith and our lives.  If we are truly building on Jesus as a foundation, then we will not sit idly by, but instead become doers -  living out God's lessons for us and asking for His forgiveness, guidance, and strength when we fail.

Don't build a weak house by hearing and not doing.  Be wise and prepare for life's triumphs and challenges.  Build on the rock solid, firm foundation of Jesus Christ by reading and studying the Bible, reading devotionals, praying, attending church, and talking with other believers.  Be sure that the foundation is strong and that you are able to withstand the storms and floods of life by not only listening to Jesus, but also using your faith and talents to be an individual of action for Him!


Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for saving me through the sacrifice of Your Son.  Help me to heed His words and Your guidance so that I can be a person of action for You.  Help Your glory to show in how I live and all I do.  Through Your Son I pray, amen.
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