Simple Laws of Survival

Matthew 7:24-29. It reads as follows: Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man which built his house upon a rock. And the rain descended and the floods came and the winds blew and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. And everyone that heareth these sayings of mind and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand and the rain descended, and the floods came and the winds blew and beat upon that house and it fell and great was the fall of it. 

Jesus uses these three powerful and unstoppable natural elements—the rain, flood, and wind—to teach two simple yet profound laws of survival. According to scientific research, there is no place on Earth entirely free from these elements.. These natural occurrences affect everyone, regardless of age, gender, religion, status, or background. From the bishop to the Buddhist priest, from the Pope in Vatican City to the jihadist in the Sambisa forest, everyone experiences the rain, flood, and wind. 

 If you haven’t yet faced your “rainy season,” trust that it will come. You may be in a bright and shiny season in your life now, but remember, the rain will come, the flood will rise, and the wind will blow. But it’s important to recognize that the rain is not just a force of destruction; it’s also a life-giving element. Rain regulates the Earth’s temperature, provides moisture for agriculture, and is essential for survival. During the days of Elijah, when it didn’t rain for 3.5 years, famine struck, and the people suffered greatly.

However, rain can also bring challenges. It might come with dark, heavy clouds, sandstorms, or other obstacles that reduce visibility and cause delays. What is meant to refresh and bless you might also test you. How do you survive such seasons? How do you navigate the challenges that slow you down or cloud your vision as you pursue your purpose in God? Listen, be blessed and share with others.