Following Jesus requires us to trust Him to the degree that we will obey Him.
Jesus likened the one who hears and keeps His word to a wise builder who built his house upon a rock – a solid foundation that can stand the storms of life.
If one knows His word, yet puts their trust in someone or something else,
they will be vulnerable when the storms come.
The message of Jesus to those following Him was that “The kingdom of Heaven was at hand.” In other words, the power associated with the kingdom is right here before you.
This He could say for He is the king of the kingdom.
In Jesus we have access to all the power and authority of the kingdom of God.