Jesus, the solid foundation.
Luke 6:46-49
46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47 As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. 48 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. 49 But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete.”
Last Friday the Junior School had an assembly to celebrate learning. Many great performances were showcased throughout the assembly which highlighted the amazing learning that has taken place here at Thomas Hassall. I was able to present a story in the Bible on what it looks like to learn from the greatest teacher of all, Jesus.
It is a very familiar story, the story of the two builders. We were able to see through Jesus' teachings that, like in school, it is important to not just listen to the teacher, but actually do what they say. When Jesus spoke to his disciples, he wasn’t talking about school though, he was talking about himself.
He told the story of the two builders to make the point that the wise build upon a solid foundation. Jesus is the solid foundation. If we listen and follow Him, we will stand firm in the tough times, we will not lose how to trust in him. But if we blindly follow him and are not listening to him when tough times come, it will be harder to stand firm.
Can I encourage you, as I encouraged the P-6 students last week, to build your foundation on Jesus. Read His word regularly and do what it says. Trust him and follow him as your king.
