Revelation of the Word:

THEME: THE ROCK

Matthew 7:24-27 NIV

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”

INSIGHT

-Obedience to God’s word has been likened to a builder on the rock Upon the rock alone who is Christ can we stand firm. Even when temptations and destruction by torrential rains that cause disastrous floods, their houses remain steady. But those who disobey God’s word are foolish and compared to a house that is built on sand, and when the wind blew it fell.

SUMMARY

There are two Hebrew words that predominantly describe the Rock as our God and His attributes are evidenced through this theme. Sela‘ is rooted in the words for a fissure or split, hence the picture of God as a rock of refuge and a hiding place that provides security. Tsur is more massive, very safe, and virtually impenetrable like a mountain stronghold. It speaks of God’s strength, endurance, and reliability. The scriptures outlines God as the Rock from the beginning to the end, for He is the Beginning and the End. In Genesis 49:24, God is described as the Rock of Israel, the Mighty One of Jacob and the Shepherd. He is described as our guide and protector from danger and harm. He preserves us as He did for the Israelites. Psalms 18:2 king David describes Him as my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalms 71:3 reveals God as my rock of refuge, my rock and fortress and give the command to save us. Secondly the Lord is our rock and offers us guidance and direction as the good Shepherd. As He guided the Israelites in the wilderness with a pillar of cloud during the day and a pillar of fire by night offering light. Thirdly, the Lord is our provider. He provided water for the Israelites from a rock that Moses struck at Horeb (Exodus 17:1-7). 1 Corinthians 10:3-4 elaborates that the Israelites ate spiritual food and drank spiritual drink from the spiritual rock who is Christ. Fourthly, the church is founded on the Rock who is Christ. Upon Peter’s revelation of Christ as the Son of the living God and Messiah, the church was founded and built (Matthew 16:16-19). Christ is indeed risen and He has given us the power and authority to trample over snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy. The body of Christ is powerful and true indeed the gates of Hades will not overcome it. Lastly, the Rock is our faith and hope of salvation. Matthew 7:24-27 reminds us that, when we build our houses upon the Rock, even when winds, rains and storms come, we will remain standing upon Him, forever and ever. Amen

PRAYER

The stone that the builders rejected has became the chief corner stone. There is no salvation in anyone else; and there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved apart from Your name Jesus. In Your Name Jesus we find protection, preservation, provision, healing, salvation and victory over all our adversaries and tribulations. Lord You are our Rock and Refuge in You we run to and are safe. Thank You God for all You have done for us and all You have been to us. We cannot manage anything without You. In You we live, breathe, move and have our being. Dear Lord we pray that You shall forgive us for all the iniquity and disobedience we have had towards You. May You wash and cleanse us by Your precious blood and word Jesus Christ. We pray that we shall take heed to Your word as You tell us that we shall build our houses that is our faith and our lives on You Christ our solid rock and firm foundation. We give You glory Lord and we honor You, now and forever. Amen

Further reading: 1 Peter 2:6-8, Luke 8:5-8

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