Is Your House Built On Rock Or Sand?
“Everyone who listens
to these words
of mine and acts on
them will be like a wise man
who built his house
on rock.”
~Matthew 7: 24
Literally speaking, a wise man will not want to have sand as
the foundation of his house because when the floods come, without doubt, such a
house will crumple! It therefore make sense that the foundation of any given
house should be made from rock- an epitome of durability, strength and
protection against heavy rain and other natural disasters that a sandy
foundation cannot withstand.
In our contemporary society, we try our best to insure our
lives and properties, even subscribing to flood and fire home insurances among
others.
Today Jesus Christ is telling us to lay our house on the solid
foundation, the rock of durability, dependability and steadfastness, which can
protect against any kind of disaster! However this house is not the physical
structures that we commit so much towards such as the payment of the mortgage,
taking care of the lawns, changing old windows and ensuring that it is covered
by the necessary home insurances. Jesus is asking us about the real house-
which is you and me- the Temple of the living God!
What kind of insurances have you purchased for this “House”?
Did you buy life insurance for this house?
Did you purchase disaster insurance for this house?
What about health insurance?
Did you buy unemployment insurance for this house?
Did you already buy funeral and the grave place for this
house?
What about car insurance necessary if you drive to protect
against accidents and liabilities?
We spend countless of hours trying relentlessly to protect
our ephemeral being and yet may find it difficult to appreciate the necessity
of investing in the eternal “House” or “Temple of God”- of which we are!
The advent season is the preparatory era in which Jesus
uniquely calls us to have a second thought, a real reflection on what is
actually important to us without losing the physical insurances that we pay for
ever seconds of our lives on earth.
The foolish man may have a beautiful and gigantic house,
saturated with all the necessities of living in this world, such as high-tech
building, anti-burglary or anti-theft system, the best swimming pool and
luxurious lawns, the most decorated living rooms, dining rooms and even
bedrooms, however during the slightest sign of rain and flood, this beautiful
house is among the first to crumble because, fanciful as it may seems, it was
build on a very fragile, unreliable and weak foundation synonymous to
sand-house that kids built on the sea shores.
On the contrary, the wise man does the complete opposite;
building his house on a solid and rock foundation which can withstand any kind
of natural disasters!
The foolish man is that “House” which listens to the words
of eternal life through our Lord Jesus Christ and refused to act on them! In
fact, these Good news or Gospel failed to change his course in life and
unfortunately and most regrettably, he continued in his life of sin, hatred and
wickedness. Such a foolish man put his trust not in God, but on ephemeral
principalities and powers such as money, personal talents and qualifications,
and manipulates others for his selfish gain.
When this foolish man encounters challenges in life, because
his “House” was built on sand, he turned to blaming others for his crisis or
even ready to kill in order to experience temporary relief. Yes, he may be able
to overcome some of the difficulties; nevertheless, such solutions are neither
durable nor everlasting and consequently will lead to the loss of his soul!
The wise man recognized the need for God and the necessity
of his complete dependence on God, through Jesus Christ who is the
manifestation of the solid rock that forms the corner stone or foundation of
the building!
As we head out today, please let us allow Jesus Christ gifts
of the Holy Spirit to penetrate our souls and make our hearts to love again,
hope again and have faith again, not in ourselves, but in the almighty God, who
nothing is impossible to do.
Remember to build your house on the Rock- Jesus Christ and
reject the use of sand- our individual talents and capacities! If you listen to
the words of Jesus Christ and live in accordance to them, you are building your
house on the rock and marching toward eternal glory.
May the good Lord bless his words in our hearts today!
@Peternhelenodeh
Reference: Matthew 7: 21- 27
