Building....

"It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock.  When the floodwaters rise and break against that house, it stands firm because it is well built."  (Luke 6:48 NLT)

When I say "building" what do you think of?  A particular building in a particular place?  The old barn back where you grew up?  The house that is your landmark for where to turn?  Putting together, "building" the quilt you are working on?  Or...maybe...like I have been watching this week.... building with Legos?  

This reading is in the middle of Jesus telling us we need to be not "just" saying we follow Jesus but actually listening to His teachings and following where He is leading.  Jesus explains NOT listening, and following, is like building a house with no foundation.  We are told to love the Lord with our "whole heart, and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." (Mark 12:30 NIV)   And to seek God first (Matt. 6:33)  Jesus is reminding us to having a close relationship with God, through Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit.

​So.....   How is "building" your relationship with Jesus going?  Are you taking a few minutes to BE with Him?  Every day?  Building the strong relationship?  The "solid foundation"?  Something to think about.......