Notice the similarity between the man who builds his house on the rockand the one who builds his house on the sand. Both hear Jesus‘ words.
The difference is what they do in response to His teachings. We can oftenhear Jesus‘ words but then fail to put them into practice in our daily lives.
When we do not apply His teachings, we prove to be foolish as our spiritualfoundation is flimsy, unable to withstand the storms of life. - P142
The good newsis that, if we do apply Jesus‘ words, our foundation becomes sturdy andstrong. - P142
No difficulties or challenges will be able to shake us because we areconfident and grounded in Him. - P142
Psalm 1 is one of my favorite psalms, particularly because I enjoy versethree: "That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yieldsits fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither-whatever they do pros-pers." I yearn to be like the person described in the psalm, who meditatesand delights in the Word of God. - P143
If I want to belike the person who thrives like the prosperous tree in Psalm 1, I need thesupportof many brothers and sisters in Christ, who also seek to hear God‘sword and obey it. - P143
Heavenly Father, open my eyes to recognize what is false and help me to stay faithful to what is true. Help me not only to hear Your Word but also to practice it so that I may be strong in You against the storms of this life. In Your Son’s name I pray, amen. - P143
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