The Parables of Jesus: Matthew 7:24-27
24"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash."
This is my absolute favorite parable that Jesus taught, that really teaches us there is no easy way to get to him. How many times do we know we are doing the wrong thing, taking the easy road, or just not obeying God’s word? God made it very clear that the way to get to know him is be immersing your self in the word, “but not merely listening to the word, but do what it says.” James 1:22 If you have that strong foundation when hard times come you will be standing firm in the knowledge of the Lord.
Michelle McCollum
