The foundation we build upon dictates what survives the storm. In Jesus’ parable of the wise and foolish builders, the wise man isn’t praised for how fast he builds, but for where he anchors his house—deep down on solid rock.
We see this same truth echoed even in classic folklore like The Three Little Pigs. The pig who built quickly out of straw and the one who built out of sticks both fell victim to the wolf’s onslaught. It was only the third pig—the one who invested the effort to build solidly on a firm foundation—who stood strong when the test came.
Both stories remind us of a vital reality: foundations matter. What we choose to build our lives upon will determine what survives when life gets tough. It impacts not just this present age, but the age to come.
Jesus Christ – the same yesterday, today, and forever, is the only secure, unshakeable foundation for our lives, our hopes, and our future.
“The only proper foundation for a life is the word of Jesus, and this foundation can be laid only by the person who hears the word and does it. To hear and not do is to build on sand, to choose a foundation that will fail when the testing comes.” — Dietrich Bonhoeffer
‘no one can lay any other…’
In a world where everyone is vying for status and striving to leave their own mark, how can followers of Jesus change the narrative by lifting Him up above self?
Take a moment in silence to ponder how you can exalt Jesus right where God has placed you today.