Tidal Wave

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:24-29

Jonathan hung up his jacket in the hallway closet and walked into the kitchen. “Hi, Mom,” he said.

“Hey, buddy,” replied Mom. “Need a glass of milk and a few crackers?”

Jonathan nodded and plopped down in a chair while his mother poured him some milk. “You’re not going to believe what happened to my project today,” he said, grabbing a cracker from a plate on the table. “I worked a long time creating that ancient Mayan city.”

“Yes, and you did a great job on the temple and palace and all those other buildings,” said Mom. “So what happened?”

“After you dropped me off at school, Ford came over and started asking questions about the project,” said Jonathan. “Well, he was carrying a bowl of water to use on his own project. Before I had two words out of my mouth, someone bumped into Ford, and my Mayan city was hit by a tidal wave!”

“Oh no!” said Mom.

“It washed the ground right out from under the main temple,” continued Jonathan. “When I was working on it a few weeks ago, somebody told me I should use plaster instead of sand for the ground. I should have listened.”

“Well, I’m sorry your project was messed up,” Mom said.

“Me too,” said Jonathan. Then he laughed. “But my teacher did say it was the most realistic disaster project she’d ever seen! She told me this should help me remember that things don’t last unless they stand on a strong foundation, and that sand doesn’t make a very good foundation for building.”

Mom nodded. “Your story reminds me of the Bible passage that talks about the importance of building our lives on the right foundation,” she said. “If we trust in anything or anyone other than Jesus, it’s as though we’re building on sand. The only lasting foundation is Jesus Christ.”

Jonathan grinned. “So I guess I shouldn’t feel too bad. I may have chosen the wrong foundation for my project, but I trust in Jesus, so I have the right one for my life.”

“Yes,” said Mom. “That’s much more important!” – Jana Weed

How About You?

Are you building your life on the right foundation? Are you trusting Jesus as your Savior? Things like money and popularity come and go, and other people—even those we love and trust—will let us down at times. But not Jesus. He is the only foundation that will last forever. Trust in Him today! (See “The ABCs of Salvation” in the column to the right.)

Today’s Key Verse:
1 Corinthians 3:11 (NIV) For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

Today’s Key Thought:

Build your life on Jesus