“Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. Luke 6:47-48 (NIV) Jesus didn’t say we could avoid floods. We will all have “floods” in our lives, some worse than others. But you can withstand the trial.
Maybe you are in the middle of a flood right now. That is the time to hold Jesus’ words even more closely to your heart. His words really are the foundation for your soul. So it will be helpful to read through the Gospels, find the words of Jesus and practice them. Reflect on John 16:33, “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world” (ESV). Remember faith, hope and love. As you focus on the teachings of Jesus the flood loses some of its power and eventually drains away, and you will withstand the trial.
Are you in the midst of trying to withstand a trial? What Scripture passage will help you to focus on Jesus?
