Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
Matthew 7:24
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Houses on piles
Two houses, the same storm. One is still standing, the other has collapsed. You only see the difference when the storm comes: the foundation.
In Amsterdam many old houses stand on wooden piles driven down to a firm layer of sand. From the outside you see none of it. Faith is like that. It isn't only about hearing, but about hearing and doing.
Question for today
Which word of Jesus have I heard, but not yet done?
Prayer
Lord, I hear a lot and I know a lot. Help me to do what you say, so that my life stands on rock when the storm comes. Amen.