At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew 7, Jesus talks about two builders. Two houses: one house stood… the other collapsed.
Matthew 7.24 (ESV) Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
A life built on Jesus and the words of Jesus is built to last.
A life can look strong and still be fragile. Successful and still be hollow. Put-together and still be one good storm away from collapse.
What happens when Scripture is actually received — digested — allowed to do its work in us?
Information changes what you know. Formation changes who you are.
Jeremiah 15.16 (ESV) Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart…
There’s potency to Scripture. It doesn’t just inform—it transforms.
Hebrews 4.12 (NLT) The word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.
Paul told the Thessalonians:
1 Thessalonians 2.13 (NIV) When you received the word of God. . .you accepted it… as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe.
At work in you. Not just around you. Not just inspiring you. But reshaping you.
Jesus said: Matthew 4.4 (ESV) Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.
You are not just a body. You are a soul. And your soul needs nourishment.
“God gave us Scripture to keep us rooted in timeless truth. Rather than taking the Old and New Testaments for granted, cultivate habits of biblical literacy, feeding regularly on the words of God (Matt. 4:4). The Bible is the ultimate test of truth and check against falsehood. The more steeped we are in God’s wisdom revealed in Scripture, the more discerning we’ll be as we navigate a post-truth world.” – Hans Madueme
The biggest enemy of this plan is Tuesday. Busy schedules. Fatigue. Distraction.
So we’re keeping this doable. Ten or fifteen minutes a day.
Let’s build on rock. Let’s be formed—not just informed.