Do you ever just get tickled with the timing of things going on in your life and how it seems to align with Scripture as you read it? We shouldn’t be surprised by this, because the Word is alive and the Lord is always seeking to share life with us. But, the Word made me smile today, because John and I continue to move forward to rebuild/repair our home following the storm. Clearly, God is building John and Mary, as well as our home and I am so grateful!
Well, today the psalmist sings about the Lord building our houses…our lives! God must be in the center of our home. Now, before our home was flooded, we had a cross or Bible in every single room; however, this is not what the psalmist seeks to convey with his praise. Instead, this worshiper asks us if we consult the Lord with every detail of our lives; do we invite him to guide our decisions? To intervene in our conflicts in order to bring peace? To understand human effort is not enough all by itself. The Lord wants to be our first Love, an essential and active member of the Family, and the Overseer of every Home.
“Unless” is a very important word as part of verse 1 making it a conditional sentence. Essentially, unless we put God in his rightful place in our lives and home, our human efforts will be futile to bring lasting meaning or protection. God is the only one who can bless our lives and homes. We need to work smarter not harder by bringing everything to God and gain wisdom!
Psalm 127 NLT A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of Solomon.
1
Unless the Lord builds a house,
the work of the builders is wasted.
Unless the Lord protects a city,
guarding it with sentries will do no good.
2
It is useless for you to work so hard
from early morning until late at night,
anxiously working for food to eat;
for God gives rest to his loved ones.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for building our lives and grooming us by your wisdom. We love you and want you to build us in your character; to be strengthened by your work. Thank you for your abundant grace and blessing. Continue to protect us and restore us. In Jesus’ name. Amen.