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THE RAIN, THE FLOOD AND THE WIND

Text : Mathew 7:25 ISV 

 *The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, but it did not collapse because its foundation was on the rock.* 

 *It is certain that whoever has the seed of God's word will be visited with commensurate test because of the word.* 

In Matthew 13, Jesus, while explaining the parable of the sower to His disciples said: troubles and persecution will come because of the word. Math13:21. 

 Note that Jesus didn't say "if troubles and persecution comes " rather, He said "when". 'When' speaks of time, that is, it's a certainty that trouble will come, it's just the timing that may be different from each individuals. 

 *Jesus didn't promise us a 'bread and butter', bed of roses Christian journey, only the sugarcoated, not-well-grounded evangelists do.* 

Devil doesn't have issues with anyone who has no access to hearing of God's word. As far as he is concerned, they are within his reach already. 

But he goes after whoever has the word. 

This explains why those who obey the word and those who merely heard the word are faced with the same test. 

Jesus always use things we can relate with to drive His point home. Let's briefly check out His analogy in our text today :

 *The Rain :* Rain falls from above. Some of the troubles you will encounter by reason of the word you have received will come from people above you. Your parents, your husband, your teachers, your boss, etc. 

Watch out for the rain, it's an opportunity to try out how solid your faith is. 

 *The Flood :* Flood can wreck a huge havoc to a building if the foundation is not solid. Flood flows on the ground. The people that are beneath you (so to speak) can fault your faith if you are not well grounded in love. 

Your conducts towards your children, your wife,l your students, your employees and so on can demote or promote you in your walk with God. *WATCH OUT FOR THE NEXT OPPORTUNITY TO DIE TO SELF AND DON'T BLOW IT AWAY.* 

 *The Wind :* Wind blows from any four quarters of the earth. That is, trouble can span from just anywhere. 

 *I have told you this so that through me you may llhave peace. In the world you’ll have trouble, but be courageous—I’ve overcome the world!”* John 16:33 

Bible Reading : Mathew. 7:24-29.

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