The Problem – The Solution

In his second letter to Timothy, Paul tells him three ways to build his life on the Rock of Jesus Christ to withstand life's storms.

First is discipleship (2 Timothy 3:10-11). Paul reminded Timothy how he handled hardship. We must follow Christ’s example, but having a resolute earthly example helps us stay committed to Jesus’ teaching.  

Second, cultivate and guard your desire to live a godly life (2 Timothy 3:12). We lose this desire when we love ourselves, lifestyle, or laziness more than God. Unless you fuel and protect your passion for Jesus, you will fall away.

Third is diligence in studying, proclaiming, and obeying God’s Word (2 Timothy 3:13-17). Your only hope to withstand the coming waves is to know, live, love, and obey the whole counsel of God’s word.

Is your life built on the sand? You need to build your house on The Rock now by doing what Jesus said to do, which includes being born again (see John 3:1-15). Surrender your life to Jesus, then be discipled,  desire to follow Jesus, and be diligent in obeying the whole counsel of God’s word.

Then you will be like the wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain descended, the floods came, the winds blew and beat on that house, and it did not fall for it was founded on The Rock!