A Firm Foundaton

A Firm Foundation

Jesus based our foundation upon the Word of God. However it is not just knowing what it says, that makes a strong foundation. It is doing what it says.

Matthew 7:24-27
24 “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock:
25 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.
26 “But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand:
27 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall.”

The emphasis is upon the hearing of God's Word, then the proper response to the hearing becomes going out and doing God's Word.
This doing the Word, is what establishes the foundation of faith. Stepping out and doing what you read in the Bible, creates an atmosphere for God to confirm His Word. Our faith then grows, as we become a doer of the word, not a hearer only. As we are anchored to Jesus as our Rock, His Spirit in us, is the creative power of God that flows out from us to others.
Jesus is our 'role model'. He came as the Word to demonstrate man's potential to be yielded to the Holy Spirit, and operate according to the Word of the Father. How Jesus acted, is our example, and foundation.
Notice in the above passage of scripture, that the storm beat upon each house the same way. It wasn't the storm that caused the destruction of the one house more than the other. Let me rephrase that for better clarity. The storm wasn't any more destructive in it's intensity against the house that fell, than against the house that stood. The difference was in the foundation.
One had a foundation built upon the Rock. Faith in Jesus, faith in God's word. The other did not.
There are many ways we may erode our foundation. Reading the bible, then adopting a doubt filled attitude. Such as, "I can't believe that is true."
"Maybe Jesus could do that, but I can't." Or, "Jesus said that, but I don't see how that could happen."
These thoughts disqualify us from being a doer of the Word, because without faith it is impossible to please God. We need a new way of believing, it is called RISK. Step out in faith, but make your foundation sure first. Read and pray until you come to the knowing that God is with you. Accept Jesus as the Lord of your life. Ask Him to live in you, then through you by His Spirit; The Comforter.
The receiving of Jesus as your Saviour is fundamental to living by Faith. Get to know Him as your personal Saviour. Read the Word to find out what it truly available to those who believe. Let the word of God become your foundation. Become strong in order to withstand the storms of life.
Pressure comes in many different forms. There is financial pressure, physical pressure, and emotional pressure. If you are under pressure in any area of your life, then you need to have a verse of scripture that is your foundation. Something to stand on when the winds are blowing, and the rain is falling and everything looks like it is impossible.
It is never to late, to begin building a strong foundation. Under gird your house with the Rock. Believe in the Word of God. Get so strong, that when a giant raises up against you, you have the Sword of the Spirit in your hand ready to chop off his head.
Our combat is clearly revealed in Ephesians 6:13-18a.
13 oTherefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
15 sand having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit,...

Above all, the shield of faith. Faith quenches those fiery darts, the thoughts that are aimed at you, the words that are spoken against you by others. People saying things that are contrary to what God says about you. In this world, those that do not have their minds renewed by scripture, always expect the worst. They expect the worst to happen not only to them but everyone else. Learn to cut off these words, declare the goodness of God over your life. Feed on the Word of God, it is health to your bones and life to your flesh. It is Light for your path. It is the Foundation of your walk. Amen.