Grasping at Straws

[Jesus speaking] Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock. But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand. When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash.

Matthew 7:24-27 NLT

Grasping at straws is defined as being willing to do, say, or believe anything that offers even the slightest hope in a desperate situation, even though you think there is almost no chance for success.* When in a drowning situation - real or metaphorically speaking - we will grasp at anything that might provide a way up and out. The question is, will we compromise our Christianity to try to save ourselves? Before you answer, remember that Peter did...

It's not just hearing the teaching, it's obeying that completes it. We need a solid foundation in Christ or we will not be able to withstand the world's onslaught, let alone that from the enemy of our souls. When we stand on the solid Rock of our salvation, the tried and true Cornerstone, we will not collapse. It's in His strength, not ours, that we can withstand the storms of life.

In Isaiah 41:10 NKJV, God says, Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

If you want to grasp at something with a chance to succeed, grasp God. He's solid, He's faithful, and He never fails.

Prayer:

Father,
           Forgive us when we look to anything else for help besides You. You are our Refuge and Strength, a very present help in times of trouble. Let Your Word rise up within us to comfort and to guide us on our journey, to give us wisdom, and to show us which way to go. Father, we walk by faith and not by sight. Lead us in Your Way everlasting. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen

*according to Idiomsonline.com