Ep. 117. Psalm 127,128 | Unless the Lord Builds the House

EPISODE 117

UNLESS THE LORD BUILDS THE HOUSE: PSALM 127, 128

Only that work that God does will remain. Think back on the building of the tower of Babel; humanity thought they could build themselves an enduring name. But nothing man does will ultimately survive. Only what God does endures. (By the way, that is great news regarding our salvation. Since our salvation is the work of God, it shall undoubtedly endure.)

Also, consider verse 2, "It is vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep." In our Western culture, we always keep adding things to our schedules. There is always another event we feel obligated to be part of. We would do well to teach ourselves and our children that it is okay to rest. (Again, this speaks to our salvation. We move away from our works and find our rest in the finished work of God.)

Children are a heritage. Your wife and kids like fruitful vines and abundant olive shoots. Don't miss the opportunities to invest in them the things of an eternal nature, and never miss the chance to recognize how blessed you truly are.

ADDITIONAL READING: Psalm 1:3; Matthew 13: 23; Genesis 11:1-10