Below, Inside, Around, and Over

March 19

(Luke 6:45, 48-49 NIV) “The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks… {48} He is 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.”

A good tree, with good roots, bears good fruit and is a strong and stable tree. A good house, built on solid rock, is a stable house. So let’s talk stability as a disciple. Stability depends on what’s below us. Good roots make strong trees that withstand the winds of temptation and adversity. A spiritual house built on rock, will be stable in times of storm. Stability also depends on what’s inside us. What fills our hearts will determine the course of our lives. In addition, stability depends on what’s around us. Be environmentally conscious. Even Superman had his Kryptonite. Surround yourself with those who are strong in faith.  And finally, our stability will depend on who’s over us. Who, or what, really is Lord of your life? The answer is in the fruit you produce. What is your life really built on? What’s in your heart? Do you need to change your environment? Is Jesus Lord of your life? -- Friar Tuck’s Word of the Day