And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his mighty storm shall beat upon you, it shall have no power over you to drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall. (Helaman 5:12)For this week's lesson, we'll reflect on this specific scripture and the image ...
To start off, a look at the image ... what physical impression does this image create? What feelings come to mind to describe the impact of this image? Does this image bring to mind the "mighty winds" or "shafts in the whirlwind" or 'hail" or "mighty storm" which "beat upon you"? If not this, can you find an image that captures that for you?
Next, consider the light house and its foundation. How solid does this lighthouse seem able to withstand this storm?
Using your journal, reflect on these questions:-
- In what ways are the temptations of Satan like a storm?
- How might we compare the rock to Jesus Christ?
- What do you think it means to build a foundation on the rock of Jesus Christ?
- What promise did Helaman give his sons if they would build on this rock?
- How does building our lives upon Christ’s teachings help us weather Satan’s storms and life’s trials?
“Even firm foundations cannot prevent life’s problems. Wayward children cause parents to grieve. Some broken families don’t get fixed. Gender disorientation is poorly understood. Married couples, for whatever reason, may not be blessed with children. Even in our day, ‘the guilty and the wicked go unpunished because of their money.’ [Helaman 7:5.] Some things just don’t seem fair.
“With strong underpinnings, however, we are better able to reach upward for help, even when faced with questions without easy answers. . . .
“Though we don’t know all things, we know that God lives and that He loves us. [See 1 Nephi 11:16–17.] Standing on that firm foundation, we can reach up and find strength to endure the heavy burdens of life”As you contemplate these your foundation, record your thoughts on the following questions in your journal:
- What are you doing daily to build your life on the foundation of Jesus Christ?
- What could you do better to ensure that you build your life on His sure foundation
Photographic Image: Jean Guichard https://iconicphotos.wordpress.com/2013/12/17/a-storm-at-la-jument/
Russell M. Nelson : How Firm our Foundation
Dean M. Davies : A Sure Foundation
Steven C. Wheelwright : Building on a Sure Foundation
David A. Bednar : Steadfast and Immovable
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