January 20th, 2026
Good morning, friends! We are so excited for all that God is already building in each of us as we pray and fast this week. Today, we want to talk about our foundations.
A house's foundation is the critical structural base that sits below ground level. In other words: it’s what you can’t see that matters most.
“Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like: He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock. But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream beat vehemently; and immediately it fell. And the ruin of that house was great.” Luke 6:47-49
In Luke 6, Jesus tells us that anyone who comes to Him, listens to His words, and lives them out is like someone who dug deep and built their life on the rock. When the storms came—and they did—the house stood firm because it was founded on something unshakable. But the one who heard His words and didn’t respond built on unstable ground, and when the pressure came, everything collapsed.
What’s striking is that both people heard the Word. Both had access to truth. Both were given instruction. The difference wasn’t knowledge—it was obedience. One allowed the Word to shape how they lived; the other only listened. And Jesus makes it clear: hearing without action leaves a life vulnerable, but building on Him creates a foundation that can withstand any storm.
Only one of them—the wiser of the two—did something with what he had been given. He didn’t just hear the truth; he responded to it. He took God at His word and allowed it to shape the way he lived. He obeyed, and because he lived the Word, not just learned it, his life became steady and secure. He was unmovable—not because he knew the right things, but because he had walked them out and discovered for himself that God’s way is trustworthy.
The other man heard the very same truth, but it never moved beyond his mind. What he received stayed intellectual—it informed him, but it never transformed him. He believed what he heard, yet he felt no urgency to act on it. He never dug deep. He never anchored what he learned in real, lived obedience. He knew God’s way could work, but he never proved it by living it. And because of that, when the pressure came, there was nothing holding him steady.
What’s remarkable about these two men is that in seasons of ease, no one could tell them apart. Both appeared faithful. Both looked like solid believers, committed and steady on the surface. It wasn’t until the storms came—when pressure, loss, and hardship showed up—that the difference became clear. Only then could you see who was truly anchored to the Rock, Jesus Christ.
And that’s the sobering truth: what mattered most was never what could be seen. It was the unseen—the depth of the foundation, the quiet obedience, the hidden surrender—that determined what would stand when the storm came.
As we pray and reflect on these scriptures today, we encourage you to take some time to dig deep and allow the Holy Spirit to help you answer these questions:
• Has the Word of God shaped my habits and decisions, or mostly informed my
thinking?
• Where have I heard truth but delayed responding to it?
• What does my life reveal when pressure is applied?
• When storms come, what do I instinctively lean on?
• Have I dug deep in hidden places, or only built what others can see?
• Is my faith rooted in personal surrender to Christ, or in appearance and routine?
• What obedience is God inviting me into right now that I’ve been postponing?
• Do I trust that God’s way works enough to actually live it?
“Nevertheless, the solid foundation of God stands [that is what we have been talking about], having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are His," and "Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity." But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.” 2 Timothy 2:19-21
Paul reminds us that the foundation of God stands firm, and the Lord knows those who are His. Everyone who calls on the name of Christ is invited to depart from iniquity. He tells us that in a great house there are many vessels, some for honor and some for dishonor, but the one who cleanses themselves becomes a vessel for honor—sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.
Jesus echoes this same truth when He speaks of the man who builds his house on the rock. What mattered most wasn’t what could be seen above the surface, but what was established beneath it. The storms revealed the foundation, not the appearance. In the same way, the work of God in us is often unseen—the quiet work of cleaning, refining, and shaping our character.
This is the work we return to. The hidden work. The laying aside of what is dishonorable so our lives can be anchored in Christ. And that secure foundation will be ready to stand, ready to host His presence, ready for whatever God desires to do!
Read 1 Corinthians 3:10–17 today. May we understand how the foundation we build on holds up our faith—and when that foundation is Christ, the unseen work goes deep into His love. From that place, we become unshakable.
We are praying that you will encounter God in fresh, deeper ways this week. The church is open daily from 7am to 7pm—come, pray, take communion, or go to the cross. Each evening at 6pm, we’ll gather together to pray—join us and experience the power of coming before God as a community. Set this time apart, and He will meet you there.
Songs to listen to today: Build My Life, Trust in God, Firm Foundation
We also have a playlist to share if you’d like to listen this week:
We love you!
Pastors Josh + Tori
A house's foundation is the critical structural base that sits below ground level. In other words: it’s what you can’t see that matters most.
“Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like: He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock. But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream beat vehemently; and immediately it fell. And the ruin of that house was great.” Luke 6:47-49
In Luke 6, Jesus tells us that anyone who comes to Him, listens to His words, and lives them out is like someone who dug deep and built their life on the rock. When the storms came—and they did—the house stood firm because it was founded on something unshakable. But the one who heard His words and didn’t respond built on unstable ground, and when the pressure came, everything collapsed.
What’s striking is that both people heard the Word. Both had access to truth. Both were given instruction. The difference wasn’t knowledge—it was obedience. One allowed the Word to shape how they lived; the other only listened. And Jesus makes it clear: hearing without action leaves a life vulnerable, but building on Him creates a foundation that can withstand any storm.
Only one of them—the wiser of the two—did something with what he had been given. He didn’t just hear the truth; he responded to it. He took God at His word and allowed it to shape the way he lived. He obeyed, and because he lived the Word, not just learned it, his life became steady and secure. He was unmovable—not because he knew the right things, but because he had walked them out and discovered for himself that God’s way is trustworthy.
The other man heard the very same truth, but it never moved beyond his mind. What he received stayed intellectual—it informed him, but it never transformed him. He believed what he heard, yet he felt no urgency to act on it. He never dug deep. He never anchored what he learned in real, lived obedience. He knew God’s way could work, but he never proved it by living it. And because of that, when the pressure came, there was nothing holding him steady.
What’s remarkable about these two men is that in seasons of ease, no one could tell them apart. Both appeared faithful. Both looked like solid believers, committed and steady on the surface. It wasn’t until the storms came—when pressure, loss, and hardship showed up—that the difference became clear. Only then could you see who was truly anchored to the Rock, Jesus Christ.
And that’s the sobering truth: what mattered most was never what could be seen. It was the unseen—the depth of the foundation, the quiet obedience, the hidden surrender—that determined what would stand when the storm came.
As we pray and reflect on these scriptures today, we encourage you to take some time to dig deep and allow the Holy Spirit to help you answer these questions:
• Has the Word of God shaped my habits and decisions, or mostly informed my
thinking?
• Where have I heard truth but delayed responding to it?
• What does my life reveal when pressure is applied?
• When storms come, what do I instinctively lean on?
• Have I dug deep in hidden places, or only built what others can see?
• Is my faith rooted in personal surrender to Christ, or in appearance and routine?
• What obedience is God inviting me into right now that I’ve been postponing?
• Do I trust that God’s way works enough to actually live it?
“Nevertheless, the solid foundation of God stands [that is what we have been talking about], having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are His," and "Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity." But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.” 2 Timothy 2:19-21
Paul reminds us that the foundation of God stands firm, and the Lord knows those who are His. Everyone who calls on the name of Christ is invited to depart from iniquity. He tells us that in a great house there are many vessels, some for honor and some for dishonor, but the one who cleanses themselves becomes a vessel for honor—sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.
Jesus echoes this same truth when He speaks of the man who builds his house on the rock. What mattered most wasn’t what could be seen above the surface, but what was established beneath it. The storms revealed the foundation, not the appearance. In the same way, the work of God in us is often unseen—the quiet work of cleaning, refining, and shaping our character.
This is the work we return to. The hidden work. The laying aside of what is dishonorable so our lives can be anchored in Christ. And that secure foundation will be ready to stand, ready to host His presence, ready for whatever God desires to do!
Read 1 Corinthians 3:10–17 today. May we understand how the foundation we build on holds up our faith—and when that foundation is Christ, the unseen work goes deep into His love. From that place, we become unshakable.
We are praying that you will encounter God in fresh, deeper ways this week. The church is open daily from 7am to 7pm—come, pray, take communion, or go to the cross. Each evening at 6pm, we’ll gather together to pray—join us and experience the power of coming before God as a community. Set this time apart, and He will meet you there.
Songs to listen to today: Build My Life, Trust in God, Firm Foundation
We also have a playlist to share if you’d like to listen this week:
We love you!
Pastors Josh + Tori
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