PSALM 127 ~ 6 MAY 2008

By Solomon

On Him we must depend

Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. Ps 127:1

Solomon’s father teaches him to take God with him in all his undertakings. We must depend on God’s blessing and not our own means. Unless the Lord builds the house, it is of no purpose for man to build. Without God’s blessings, all is nothing.

Our prosperity is not the works of our own but the blessings of God. A life independent of God is futile.
1. It is meaningless to build any house
independently of God, vs 1a.
2. It is pointless to guard a city without divine protection, vs1b.
3. It is futile to prolong anxious toil to earn a living, vs 2a.

It is God who provides shelter, security & food. A life dependent on God is secure & satisfying. We can see this from verse 2 onwards. Children are God’s gift and a sign of his favour.

Application:
Are you living a life of faith under God’s providence? A life of faith is one that allows you to seek first the kingdom of God and not the worthy possessions. It is one that is not filled with anxiety but trust in God’s provisions. If you are anxious about your needs and your future, decide that you will not strive for what you want. Instead, chose to build the house and the kingdom of God and he will grant you prosperity and blessings.