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Psalm 127:1a "Unless the LORD builds the house, they labour in vain who build it..."
Day 326 – Psalm 127
“Unless the LORD builds the house, they labour in vain who build it…” Psalm 127:1a
RECOGNITION OF GOD’S ROLE IN BUILDING THE HOME
Being in exile taught Israel many painful but needed lessons. One of the lessons involved the role of God in the building of their homes.
“Unless the LORD builds the house,
They labour in vain who build it;
Unless the LORD guards the city,
The watchman stays awake in vain.
It is vain for you to rise up early,
To sit up late,
To eat the bread of sorrows;
For so He gives His beloved sleep.
Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD,
The fruit of the womb is a reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,
So are the children of one’s youth.
Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them;
They shall not be ashamed,
But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.”
Psalm 127:1-5
1. “Unless the LORD builds and guards”
a) His role is indispensable.
b) His roles are acknowledged as the Builder of the home and the Guardian of the city.
2. Man’s efforts without God’s help
a) All efforts could well prove futile.
b) The problems in life could cause severe failure.
3. When God is involved and He blesses
a) He would build the house.
b) He would guard the city and keep it safe.
c) He would bless the children.
d) They would turn out to be valorous.
Wisdom and humility teach us to include and involve God in every aspect of our life.