Wisdom – Building on the Rock: Wisdom that Holds (365/21)
- Preethi Alice Jacob
- 12 minutes ago
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Life often feels like walking through a storm—unpredictable winds, shifting ground, and challenges that shake our stability. In these times, quick fixes and impulsive choices can seem like relief, but true wisdom is based on a firm foundation that steadies us no matter what.
Jesus says, “Whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock” (Matthew 7:24–25, NKJV).
In Jesus’ picture of the two builders, both houses looked fine from the outside. The true foundation stays hidden until the storm. Rain, floods, and winds will come, but the house stands only if it is anchored in Him. Wisdom is not merely hearing Jesus’ words, but letting them shape how we think, choose, and live each day. Neglecting God’s Word leaves us weak when pressure comes. warns of the cost of delay and inaction.
In storms, impulsive choices feel practical, but they rarely last. Acting fast seems safer than trusting. Christ-centered wisdom returns to Scripture, prays before reacting, and rests on what is unchanging, not on what feels urgent.
Building on the rock is a daily choice. It is returning to Scripture when emotions run high, praying before reacting, and trusting God’s direction when outcomes remain unclear.
Pause and Ponder
What does Matthew 7:24–25 teach me about obedience and stability?
When pressured, do I seek quick fixes or Christ-shaped wisdom?
Who needs to hear about Jesus—the firm foundation that never fails?
Founding our lives on Jesus does not remove life’s storms, but it anchors us within them—guarding our hearts and shaping our decisions.
Lord Jesus, teach me to listen and obey. Help me build my life on You—my unshakable foundation. Amen.
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