Let it Rain Let it Rain Let it Rain

This is my dog "Chulo" and me. We are sitting on a rock at Red Top Mountain

Praise be to God Almighty... it's raining today! It's raining HARD. I love the sound of rain hitting the roof. It puts me to sleep at night and reminds me of God's amazing provision. Today, if you haven't already... praise Him for the rain. This side of Georgia needs it. Amen. What "THE" Wonderful Maker.

I've been reading alot of Matthew this week. I was challenged today to read this: Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock. Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. The rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and it fell-- and great was its fall" (Matthew 7:24-27). This verse blew me away! What a challenge from the Savior.... it made me think.

Do you abide in His Word? Are you sanctified in His Truth? When it rains, are you prepared? Today, I knew it was raining (it was wet outside... that was my first clue). I put on a rain coat and walked to my car. I made sure the windows were all up and the car parked close to the church in case I had to run to it (I know, I'm not considerate, don't judge me). I was equipped. These verses above place many questions in my mind:

1. Do those that "build their home on the sand" realize they are close to water and the danger of that location?

2. Do those that build on the sand do so because it is easier? (sand feels better on the feet)

3. Do those that build on the sand NOT KNOW about how it is better to build on the rock? Or... if they do, refuse to build?

4. There are other questions.... but these were some on my mind.

Friend, we have the foundation. Friend, we have the rock. Look at these verses: "So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God's household having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord" (Ephesians 2:19-21). We have the foundation which is found through Jesus Christ. I find it to be such a relief to daily follow His Word and to know that He came to fulfill The Word. He is the Word! Rest today and know that when your foundation is upon the rock, you need no fear of the rain. Repent, enjoy the restful waters of His baptism and enjoy His eternal company. (see Acts 2-4 for more information)

It's raining even harder now. I'm loving it.