Build on the Rock, Not the Sand

Reflection

In God's creation on this earth are many beautiful landscapes, and one of them, which I am fortunate to live near, is the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean. It’s what we call the beach.

Now there are so many beautiful beaches all along the shore, most of them lined with miles and miles of sand. And if you have ever walked on dry sand, you know how difficult that can be. It is the part of the beach that I do not like. Your feet sink down with each step, and it feels unstable. You need strong muscles just to make it across to the shore.

But once you reach the shoreline, where the waves come in to meet the wet sand, you have a different kind of experience. The water washes over your feet, and the sand beneath you shifts and pulls away. It’s peaceful for a moment, but it is not a solid place to stand. And it certainly is not a place to build a house.

Jesus was teaching the crowd about the authority of His Word and how vital it is to hear and obey Him. He is the true foundation. He is the wisdom of God. And He made it clear that only those who build on the rock will stand.

There are people who admire His words but never follow them. There are people who attend church and hear the truth but never surrender their lives. And there are others who hold onto Him only when life feels calm, but when storms hit, they fall because their roots never went deep.

A strong foundation in Christ does not come from simply knowing about Him. It comes from trusting Him, following Him, and obeying Him daily.

Storms will come. Winds will rise. Life will shake us. But if we are built on the rock, we will not fall.

Many people build their lives on beauty, popularity, success, or temporary comfort. Just like those beach homes that collapse year after year from storms and changing tides, a life built on sand will never hold.

But when Christ is your foundation, you are secure. You are steady. You are safe.