Tuesday, March 3 On Christ, the Solid Rock, I Stand

Scripture:
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.” Matthew 7:24–25

Hymn Focus:
“On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.”

Lent is a season that gently but firmly asks us to examine the foundations of our lives. The hymn “On Christ, the Solid Rock, I Stand” speaks to that searching question: What are we really standing on? When distractions fall away and illusions are stripped back, Lent reveals whether our trust rests in Christ or in ground that cannot hold us.

The image of sinking sand is especially powerful during Lent. So much of what we rely on—success, certainty, comfort, control—can shift or collapse under pressure. Lent is not meant to frighten us, but to free us, inviting us to place our weight fully on Christ, whose faithfulness does not change.

The hymn reminds us that Christ’s love was proven at the cross:
“When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace.”
Lent acknowledges that faith is sometimes lived in shadow. There are moments when God feels distant, prayers seem unanswered, or the way forward is unclear. In those moments, faith means choosing to trust Christ’s grace even when our feelings waver.

The hymn also points us toward hope beyond the cross:
“When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found.”
Lent does not end in uncertainty. It moves toward resurrection and renewal. Standing on Christ means trusting not only His sacrifice, but also His promise of new life and ultimate redemption.

As you journey through Lent, allow this hymn to become a confession of faith. Let it guide your repentance and your trust. When other ground begins to shift, return to Christ—the solid Rock who holds you now and forever.

Prayer

Faithful God,
In this Lenten season, help us to examine our foundations.
Where we have trusted in what cannot last, draw us back to Christ, our solid Rock.
Strengthen our faith when the ground feels uncertain, and lead us through the cross
into the hope of resurrection life.
Amen.