Christ, The Solid Rock

“My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.  I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name. On Christ the solid Rock I stand. All other ground is sinking sand. All other ground is sinking sand.” These words were penned by Edward Mote. I have sung them 100s of times – maybe you have too.

In the midst of great prosperity – a growing family, job promotions, thriving marriage, physical well-being, profitable business, etc. – we run the risk of thinking that we have “arrived”. That our education, our business acumen, our strategic thinking, our charm, or some other of our attributes have landed us where we are and that if we just keep doing what we are doing, we’ll be fine. If we think that way, we are fooling ourselves. God is the source of our blessings (James 1:17).  In theory, most of us understand that all we have could be gone in an instant. One phone call, one meeting, one doctor appointment, could be the beginning of a devastating season in our lives. In practice, however, we behave as if we have created it all and that we can sustain it all.

We must live this life with the awareness that God is our source. He is the source of our strength. Our health. Our wealth. Our joy. Our peace. Everything! Our God is solid. He is unchangeable. He is the only One we can count on without risk of disappointment. He is faithful. He is who He says He is and He does what He says He will do. He is to be trusted. He is all. And we need not, for one minute, think otherwise.

So in all of your blessings, remember, the source of those blessings is Jesus. And when (not if) you are experiencing loss or disappointment, remember that Jesus is still your source and you may confidently place your hope in Him. Any other foundation for hope is as unstable as sinking sand.