FOUNDATION THAT CAN'T BE SHAKEN
But the LORD is my fortress; my God is the mighty rock where I hide.
Psalms 94:22 (NLT)
"Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock."
Matthew 7:24 (NLT)
Any architect or builder knows that the foundation of a structure is critical. The foundation supports the building's weight, prevents sinking and provides stability against weather like wind, earthquakes and hurricanes. The foundation is the backbone of a structure.
The multimillion-dollar Millennium Tower in San Francisco was tilting and sinking significantly before recent fixtures. This is a luxurious residential skyscraper, and it's one of the most beautiful architectural designs in the city. A documentary exploring this skyscraper showed a resident taking a marble and rolling it across the floor, only for it to reverse course. A stable building would not allow a marble to roll forward and reverse course. Residents noticed cracks in the walls and creaking noises. Officials discovered this tower was literally built on sand instead of bedrock. As of 2025, officials stated that the building is more stabilized, although it remains in a permanently tilted position. Things that look beautiful from the outside will eventually sink without a solid rock as a foundation.
Jesus is our rock. He is the only one we should build our foundation on. His foundation is solid and can stand against any storm or circumstance we face. He's the one who is always trustworthy. His teachings guide our everyday lives and are a lamp to our path. With Jesus as our rock, we don't need to worry about tomorrow because we know He will take care of us. Money, looks, careers, status and other people are poor choices to build your life on. When the storms of life come, these things hold no truth compared to the word of God, and they eventually fade away.
Any other foundation will fail, but Christ is a sure and steady rock to build your life on. - Billy Graham.
APPLICATION: Ask yourself today, what are you building your foundation on?
PRAYER: Jesus, thank You that we can trust You and Your Word to build our lives on. I pray that as we go throughout our days and weeks ahead, Your teachings become rooted in our hearts and souls. I pray that anyone building a life on sand will surrender their ways to You and allow You to build a foundation on rock. Amen.
"… Our Father in heaven…" Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
• What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
"… may your name be kept holy." Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
• What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
"May your Kingdom come soon." Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
• Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
"Give us today the food we need," Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
• Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I'm around today?
"and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us" Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
• Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
"And don’t let us yield to temptation…" Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
• Is there anywhere I'm vulnerable to temptation?