Hurricane Irene. Two words that I totally wished weren't part of my vocabulary. All over the news this week we heard about how this storm was going to impact Hampton Roads VA.
In the midst of all of the chaos God began to speak to me about spiritual houses. In the New Testament (Matthew 7:24-27), Jesus talks about people who build their houses on the rock or on sand. Sure, there's a hurricane and there will be damage, but if their spiritual houses aren't in order then they are in for real trouble.
I started thinking about the house built on sand. What does it look like:
Foundation: Sand (Satan, the World)
Walls/inside: Sin, lust of the flesh, false hope, worldly pleasures, trying to get by everyday on emotions (which are also fleeting) and much more that Satan has to offer.
Result of spiritual storms: Doom, sadness, not knowing where to turn, and that kind of spiritual house will sink. No doubt about it.
Now, let's quickly look at the house built on the Rock:
Foundation: Rock (Jesus)
Walls/inside: Hope of eternal Salvation, grace, mercy, forgiveness, and a peace that surpasses all understanding no matter what storm may come.
Result of spiritual storms: Faith that can move mountains, peace, grace, love and God's Promises that never fail and most importantly, AT THE NAME OF JESUS, SATAN MUST FLEE FROM THE ROCK!!!! Surely the way to build a spiritual house!
So today, I would like to ask you the following question:
1. What kind of house is your spiritual life built upon?
God bless you!
In God's Love,
Alicia Roark
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