Stuck between a Rock and a Hard Place?
Stuck between a Rock and a Hard Place?
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“We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.” – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Do you feel like you’re hard-pressed on every side? Maybe you’re perplexed. You may even feel forsaken or struck down.
If you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place, know today that there is a rock that is higher than you and I. And this “Rock” can bear all things!
This is no ordinary rock. This is not a rock that causes harm, hurt or pressure. This is not the kind of rock that will weigh you down. No, this rock is the solid rock.
God’s Word uses a metaphor that refers to Jesus as the solid rock- a sure foundation. No matter what storms come, no matter how hard the winds blow, if you build your house on the solid rock it won’t collapse. It won’t crumble. This sure foundation is the best “home owner’s” insurance you can ever have.
It’s easy to think: why did I get that bad break? Why did that person hurt me? Why can’t I break this bad addiction? As a result you might crumble. You might get soured on life. It might seem like you’re hard-pressed, forsaken and struck down. But you’re not in despair. The solid rock is waiting in the wings to shield you in times of trouble.
When you build your foundation on Christ, the Solid Rock, you can stand up to your challenges. You can bear any storm, disappointment, or bad break. You can conquer bad habits, you can get out of debt, your relationships can be restored.
When the rain waters of life come, don’t build your foundation on the sand. No, build your foundation on the Solid Rock. Like the scripture says, you may be hard-pressed but you’re not crushed. You may get knocked down but not knocked out. You might even bend but you won’t break.
Dig your heels in, stand tall. Put your shoulders back. You’re an overcomer. Build your house on a solid foundation today and watch the Lord strengthen you in every area of your life as you charge forth on your journey!
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