The Wise and Foolish Builders

I read recently that a famous beach house used in the movie, "Nights of Rodanthe," is washing out to sea. It is situated on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in a town called Rodanthe. According to The Virginia Pilot newspaper, it is a beautiful rustic, weathered looking house that was built in 1988 by Roger Meekins. He said he sank the pilings for the house more than 14 feet deep and poured concrete around it.

"The house is built so good there's no other like it on the Outer Banks said, Murray "Frisco Mo" Clark, the house's 79 year old care taker. I've been in this house in 130 miles per hour winds. It didn't move at all. It just whistled."

Due to storms earlier this year, the house had taken a beating and was under continuous repairs. A major storm hit again this month, and the house sits at sea, surrounded by water. It has begun to break apart and will eventually fall into the ocean. The house had been up for sale this past year... The owners were offering it at a really good price, actually, more than a good price. I've read that it was beautiful... a landmark. Definitely ocean front. When I read about this, it reminded me of the scripture in Matthew 7:24-29.

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. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.

When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he taught as one who had authority and not as their teachers of the law.

All praise to the Lord Jesus Christ who is our solid rock through every storm that shakes our lives. He is the foundation that we stand on. He is our hope and trust.

Photo credit goes to Donny Bowers, The Virginia Pilot