"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."
(Matthew 7:24)
It's not enough to just hear Jesus' teachings; we must also put them into practice. We should live out our faith through our actions.
Building our lives on Jesus' teachings is like building a house on a solid rock that can stand firm against storms. This strong foundation of faith helps us withstand life's challenges and storms and endure trials and difficulties with resilience and strength.
Obeying Jesus' words is wise. It shows that we understand the value and importance of His teachings and are committed to following them.
Reflecting on this verse can inspire us to actively live out our faith, build a strong foundation in Jesus' teachings, seek wisdom through obedience, and develop resilience in the face of challenges.
Upon the rock, a house was built,
With wisdom, care, and faith instilled.
The storms may rage, the winds may blow,
But firm it stands, through all we know.
To hear His words and put them to use,
Is wisdom's path, a sacred truce.
For in His teachings, strength we find,
A solid rock, for heart and mind.
When trials come and shadows fall,
The house on rock withstands it all.
With faith as strong as mountains high,
We face the storms, with lifted eyes.
So build your life on words divine,
With every step, let His light shine.
For those who hear and do His will,
Will find their house on rock stands still.
Lord Jesus,
We come before You with open hearts, Grateful for Your teachings and guidance. Help us to not only hear Your words, but to put them into practice in our daily lives.
Grant us the wisdom to build our lives on the solid rock of Your truth, so that we may stand firm against the storms of life. Strengthen our faith and resolve, to live according to Your will and example.
May we be like the wise man who built his house on the rock, Grounded in Your love and teachings. Guide us in our journey and help us to be faithful and obedient to Your word.
Amen.
Pericope:
II: The Proclamation of the Kingdom
THE TRUE DISCIPLE/ THE TWO FOUNDATIONS
Matthew 7:21-23/24-29
Gospel Acclamation
Seek the Lord while he may be found; call him while he is near.
Gospel | Matthew 7:21, 24-27
21 Jesus said to his disciples: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. 24 “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. 25 The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock. 26 And everyone who listens to these words of mine but does not act on them will be like a fool who built his house on sand. 27 The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. And it collapsed and was completely ruined.”
Reflection Source:
Conversation with Copilot
