Walk on Water

THEME 6 - JESUS: TEACHINGS, PARABLES AND MIRACLES

MEDITATION 23 - BUILT ON A ROCK

My wife’s Grandfather built this, the first cabin on the lake, in the late 1940’s. Since there were no roads he had to barge the building materials across the lake. Log by log the cabin was built on this rock by hand with no power tools. Through all the blizzards of winter, wild thunderstorms, spring floods, extreme heat and winds of summer, this cabin has stood. When we build our faith, God can help us prepare for the rigours of life. Day by day we can construct our faith life on the rock of God’s word. Daily prayer, scripture reading and participation in Christian community will help us build a solid spiritual life that will grow to maturity over time.

Our cabin is built on rock but it still requires regular maintenance. Some sum-mers we paint or repair the steps. Other years we work on the roof or the water system. Our faith life also needs regular maintenance. Some times we could participate in a Bi-ble study or go on a retreat. Some people help out at a food bank or volunteer to work a ministry within the parish. Our faith in action will help us maintain a solid spiritual life.

PERSONAL QUOTATION:

“One of the most important functions of a foundation is to attach the building solidly to the earth, to anchor it in place. Bedrock is the ideal, that solid portion of the earth's crust that is not moved by storms. When so connected the structure is secure. It will stand. Faith, built on the bedrock of God’s Word, will also stand the storms of life.”

Bob Sterr

ADDITIONAL SCRIPTURES REFERENCES:

Luke 6:48 1 Corinthians 3:10-13 Ephesians 2:20

Isaiah 28:16 1 Timothy 6:19 1 Peter 2:6

REFLECTION/STUDY QUESTIONS:

1. What are you doing now to build a stronger faith life?

2. What will you do to maintain and strengthen your faith over the next few months?

3. What faith action would you like to try that is new to you? Why would you like to try this to build your faith?