But when storms come, when the creek rises and overflows its banks, when the dam breaks and a wall of water crashes into the quick-fix house, it soon washes away. It isn't attached to any foundation, and the ground it is sitting on is quickly undermined. Here in California we have very specific building codes that specify foundations of a certain width and depth with imbedded bolts to attach the mudsill to the foundation wall. In addition, in earthquake-prone areas, building codes require metal tiedowns anchored in concrete to fasten the structure to the foundation. When a 6.5 or 7.0 earthquake ripples down the fault zone, it's soon apparent which houses are fastened to foundations.
Torrents do come to our lives.
Earthquakes do bounce us around. Maybe you've just had a serious trembler in your life. It's not too late to ground your life in Jesus. Pray this prayer with me. Prayer Lord Jesus.