Check the Rock

In a park in California there is a rock hanging on a rope with a large sign next to it. Weather Station report "Check the rock if it’s wet it’s raining, if the rock is swinging it’s windy, if it’s dry it’s not raining, if you cannot see the rock it’s foggy, if the rock has been blown away it’s a tornado." This is a rather humorous story but presents to us a tremendous truth.  There are times in our Christian faith when things look rather dismal, foggy and downright unpredictable. During those occasions it’s important for us to check the Rock.  Before departing Jesus looked at His disciples and said, “Upon this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” The church spoken of here is not one of steel, bricks and mortar but that of body, soul, and spirit—that fleshy composition which according to Paul stands as the temple of the Spirit of God. And the surface referenced is not that of bedrock used for earthy foundations. Being so, it does not matter what storms come or the weapons raised against us, we have the rock.   That assurance is a much greater consolation than that of the advertisement of a certain insurance company that boasts about giving people only a piece of the rock.   Jesus has given us all of himself and in no uncertain terms promised our continual victory. Because he has overcome so shall we. You may feel the circumstances are stacked against you; however reassurance will come as we look back to the resurrection.  The tomb was sealed and guards stood watch over the silent Son of God.  Yet on the third day neither earthly stones, fleshy soldiers, the power of the devil or death could hold him.  He came forth in rambunctious power. The rock appeared unshakeable and un-shattered. So if you have any questions about your spiritual weather report just check the rock. In doing so you will find He still stands as a solid platform for all who put their trust in him.