January 10 - Stay Solid When Life Shakes

JANUARY 10 - Stay Solid When Life Shakes3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:21-26; Matthew 7//⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠//________________________________________“Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.” — Proverbs 3:25–26“And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.” — Matthew 7:26________________________________________Ever watched a sandcastle get washed away by a wave? No matter how much time or talent went into building it, if it’s not on something solid, it won’t last. Jesus said that’s exactly what life is like when we ignore His words. In Matthew 7, He describes two types of people—those who build their lives on His truth and those who don’t. One house stands through storms; the other crumbles.The same goes for fear and uncertainty. Proverbs 3 reminds us not to freak out when life suddenly gets messy—because God Himself will be our confidence. That doesn’t mean storms won’t come. They will. But when your foundation is Jesus, fear won’t take you down, and failure won’t define you.________________________________________THINK ABOUT IT1. What Are You Building On? Are you hearing Jesus’ words and doing them? Or are you just listening and forgetting? A strong life comes from following Him, not just knowing about Him.2. Don’t Let Fear Run You: Proverbs says don’t be afraid of sudden terror. Why? Because when the Lord is your confidence, fear doesn’t get the final word.3. Storm-Tested Faith: When pressure hits—stress at school, family drama, inner battles—do you crumble, or do you stand strong? What are some areas where you need to dig deeper into Jesus’ words?________________________________________BOTTOM LINEYour life won’t fall apart when it’s built on Jesus, even if everything around you does.________________________________________PRAYERHeavenly Father, thank You for being the solid rock I can build my life on. Teach me to not just hear Your words, but to actually live them out. When fear or chaos tries to shake me, help me trust that You are holding me steady. I want a faith that stands strong, no matter what comes. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.