The Word: A Sure Foundation
For other foundation can no man lay than that is
laid, which is Jesus Christ
(1 Corinthians 3:11)
The Bible tells us how Peter healed the lame
man at the gate of the temple called Beautiful.
Even though the man had been in that condition from
birth, Peter knew that the Word could transform him.
And as he made a demand in the Name of Jesus, the
man was completely healed (Acts 3:1-8). If the Word
could change the life of an adult man who was crippled
from birth, it can change anybody.
The Word of God has the ability to make a sick
man well, turn a sinner into a saint, and a failure into
success. Trust the Word. Put it to work in your life.
When you live according to the Word, you’re building
your life on a sure foundation.
The Lord Jesus alluded to this in Matthew chapter
seven. First, He talked about a certain man who
heard the Word, believed, and acted accordingly. He
likened that man to someone who built his house on
a solid rock—a firm foundation. When the crises of life
struck, when the adversities and pressures of life beat
vehemently against that house, it remained standing.
Secondly, He likened those who hear the Word
but don’t put it to work to a man who built his house
upon the sand, and when the winds and storms
billowed against it, it came to shambles (Matthew
7:26-27).
A lot of people struggle with their faith because
they don’t operate by the principles of the Word.
Many have founded their lives on the assumptions
and theories of men, rather than on the Word of God.
Your foundation should be God’s Word. Jesus said,
“Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words
shall not pass away” (Mark 13:31).
Unlike this world and everything in it, you can rely
on the Word; it’s infallible, immutable; the Word is
eternal. Build your life on the Word, and not on human
philosophies that change with the times.
Prayer
Dear Father, thank you for the Word, which is my sure and firm
foundation; upon it I rest secured and immovable, strengthened,
rooted and grounded. Your Word is the rock that holds me,
for it’s absolutely trustworthy, reliable, and true. Thank you
Lord, for my triumphant life in, and through the Word, in Jesus’
Name. Amen.
Further Study
Acts 20:32 Matthew 7:24-27
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
2 Corinthians 11:16-33
Ecclesiastes 1-2
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 22:35-43
1 Samuel 31