Devotion:
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Read Matthew 7:24-29.
Jesus was a master storyteller who used images from everyday life to plant his stories in the mind of his listeners. This is one of those parables that is easy to grasp because of the image of the two houses. We have all seen the results of storms and the power that both water and wind can have on most anything in their path. Certainly, in the time when he was sharing this story, the people would have known the difference in a house that had a good foundation and one that did not, particularly when the storms came.
Jesus reminds all of us of the need to build our life on a solid foundation. There are various kinds of storms that come to us throughout our life. Some of them are physical, like injuries, illnesses and diseases. Others are emotional and relational, like traumas of different kinds that cause us deep grief. Loss of a job or betrayal by someone close definitely qualify as major storms. No matter what form they come in, it is vital that we prepare for them as best we can. Our primary way of preparing is doing everything we can to stay as closely connected to our Lord as possible. Too many people (including Christians) do very little to deepen their relationship with God, then wonder why they don’t feel God’s presence when the storms come. Today in our worship services we will explore some of those means we have to best be prepared for the storms of life.
As you come to worship today, be thinking about this question: how solid is the foundation of my life?
Personal Worship Option:
Why not start the year off right by committing to be in worship in person at least 40 Sundays this year? (Or some other number you choose.) Let today be the first one of those. See you in worship at Christ Church!
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