The story of the man who built his house on the sand. If it's hot then give God the glory. If it's not then blame me
If it's hot then give God the glory. If it's not then blame Mitch.
I'm Joe Johnson a local United Methodist Pastor. Before I felt God calling me into the ministry I thought I was going to be a rap artist. For 8 years I did nothing with music until my wife introduced me to a group called "The Gospel Gansters" in 1998. It was an eye opening experience. I was amazed to see people using rap for the glory of God. That day I picked up paper and pen and I haven't put it down yet.
Story behind the song
Pictures of the damage from Hurricane Sandy made me think of the story of the wise man and the foolish man. The song is not calling people who suffered damage from the storm foolish. It is an attempt to make us think about following the word of God instead of just hearing the word of God. God bless and strengthen all those who suffered the loss of community, property, and even life during Hurricane Sandy and other devastating storms.
Lyrics
ON SOLID GROUND
And I’m on solid ground
Nothing can knock me down
Oh no, I know for sure
Because I dug way down, until the rock I found
I know, I stand secure
On solid ground oh I’m on solid ground Oh
2 men were just alike everything about them even
And they both set out to build houses to live in
One got a piece of property down by the ocean
So he could watch the waves and tide roll in
He built his house with skill and precision
But built his house on the sand that was shifting
The other man built his house the same way all around
The difference he built his house on solid ground
He dug down deep until he found the rock
anchored his foundation firm from bottom to top
Both these men had the same set skills and tools
But the Bible calls one man wise and one it calls fool.
I’m on solid ground
Nothing can knock me down
Oh no, I know for sure
Because I dug way down, until the rock I found
I know, I stand secure
On solid ground (Oh, I’m on solid ground Oh)
2 days pasts then two months, then two years
And the man who built his house on the sand was felling secure
Till one day the clouds darkened and wind started howling
the rain started pouring and waves started pounding
the tide rushed in and tore way at the sand
the house started creaking, and boards were braken
a great split raced across the ceiling
and the front porch tore off as the house was leaning
The walls where shaking, furniture falling
Window smashed in and the damage was appalling
Then whole house collapse and fell in the storm
But the house on the solid ground -- stood firm
I’m on solid ground
Nothing can knock me down
Oh no I know for sure
Because I dug way down, until the rock I found
I know, I stand secure
This is more than a song it’s the story of our lives
either you play the part of the fool or the part of the wise
It’s not that one heard God’s word and the other one missed it
The fool hear the word of God, he just chose not to live it
The wise man hears and obeys, stands on God’s word
the fool hears ignores and is ultimately destroyed
You might be fine awhile and think you’ve made a safe landing
But I promise a storm is coming, so watch where you’re standing
I’m on solid ground
Nothing can knock me down
Oh no I know for sure
Because I dug way down, until the rock I found
I know, I stand secure
On Solid Ground
(On Christ the solid Rock I stand
All other ground is sinking sand)
On Solid Ground
Words by Joseph Johnson
Music by D.J. Corbett
6-18-13
