Jesus had a wonderful ministry here on earth that we have access to through the lens of the new testament. We know from scripture that Jesus was all God and at the same time, all man. In His humanity Jesus did what we could never do and remind perfect, sinless and without spot. 

Jesus had been born in Bethlehem, the city of David, and had grown up in a city called Nazareth. Both cities are still there today, I’ve seen these places with my own eyes many times. It’s really something else to hold your Bible in hand and look out at the same hills and mountains that Jesus saw, and know that He had been there. 

Speaking to those who feel it is too late. 

  1. If you have children still in the home, It’s not too late. If there is an issue, or something lacking in your home, it will never be better by waiting. Take advantage of the exposure to truth, and be willing to make a change—now. 
  2. Humility is key—repentance may be necessary. When God exposes issues in our lives it’s always uncomfortable, but if you’ll respond humbly, broken before God, He may use it to heal wounds you may not even know exist. Apologies may have to be made for moving on. There might be some mommas and daddy’s that need to look at their kids and say kids “I’m sorry where we failed. I’m so sorry I didn’t teach you and pray with you.” Do it for God’s glory and free of pride—you’ll be amazed at the working hand of God. 
  3. Be an advocate for others. If you realize an error or malpractice within your home spiritually. Let them learn from your experience….

Jesus has just given some of the most consequential and really difficult words in the entire new testament. As He finishes the thought, He transitions to this picture of two different homes. One home built on rock. One built on sand. Jesus gives both houses the same test—rain, floods, winds. But one house made it. One house didn’t make it.

It all came down to the construction, the foundation, the location and the leadership of the home. There is always consequence of improper construction on improper foundation, not following the directions laid out by Jesus. Only the house built on the foundation of obedience to God’s Word stands. This house, God’s house, the reason trinity exists in the first place, and the only way we have come this far is because of the Godly heritage that built upon the rock, the foundation of obedience!