Two-minute read.
“All the houses are concrete,” a friend said after house hunting in a hurricane-prone part of the United States. Because of the strong, 100-plus-mile winds that habitually blow against the waterfront homes, they build them of heavy concrete that can withstand the storms.
Better concrete than the wooden homes, built on stilts, I’ve seen wash into the ocean waves when the hurricanes come. The foundation determines whether or not the house will survive torrential wind and rain. Both types of homes will experience hurricanes, but one has a firmer foundation than the other.
In the same way, we choose our foundations of faith. Some put theirs into worldly things, equivalent to wooden homes. But others choose a firmer foundation, the Rock that endures life’s storms. Placing our faith in Jesus anchors us to the Rock, providing a dependable foundation, no matter what storm winds may blow. Because God never lied to us, we know that in this world we will have troubles, but we can take heart, because Christ overcame them on the cross.
When Jesus walked the Earth, He faced many trials. The Lord taught us that we can’t avoid hardship and struggles; they come with life. But Christ also promised never to leave us nor forsake us when they come, offering us relief from our sufferings as we rest in Him.
Amid our heartache, we may feel alone. Don’t believe the lie. God lives in us, His Spirit guiding and directing our steps. Jesus never leaves nor forsakes us. He walks through the fire with us, helping us persevere through the flames. The storm winds may blow, but we won’t fall, anchored to the Rock; we have all we need to stand tall.
Journal Question:
How has Jesus helped you persevere through life’s storms?
How does knowing struggles come with life help you prepare for them?
In what way has Jesus shown up for you during a storm?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for preparing us for life’s storms and giving us a Savior who walks through them with us. Please help us find our footing on the Rock and trust You when the storm winds start blowing.
IJNIP. Amen
