The story follows three pigs sent out into the world by their mother. Each of them builds a house to protect them from the hardships of the world, but along comes a big bad wolf. One by one, the wolf blows each house down until he comes to the last pig's house, which was built on a strong foundation of brick. The wolf is unable to even scuff the brick house and attempts to sneak in through the chimney. The pigs are ready for his entrance, placing a pot of boiling water in the fireplace. When the wolf leaps into the chimney, he lands in the pot and the pigs make a stew out of him.
In our Gospel, Jesus told the story of the builders with a lesson: When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm for ever (Proverbs 10:25). He reminds us of the kind of foundation we have to build our lives upon. It will determine whether we can survive the storms of life or not. Builders usually lay their foundations when the weather and soil conditions are at their best. It takes foresight to know how a foundation will stand up against adverse conditions. Building a house on a flood plain, such as a dry river-bed, is a sure bet for disaster!
So what kind of foundation are you building your life on? If we make the Lord and his word the rock and foundation of our lives, then nothing can shake us or keep us from God's saving presence and help. The Lord Jesus and his word must be the sure foundation of your life!
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