With The Help Of God

Psalm 127:1, 2

"Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except

the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. It is vain 

for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of 

sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep."

      ''With the help of God." This isn’t something that people say occasionally, rather it’s something that is said multiple times throughout the day.  Whether we are going to meet friends for coffee or on our way to an important business meeting, everything we do is through the help of God. From the big stuff to the smallest issues, everything we do requires the help of God.

      King David was informed that he would not be the one to build the House of God. It had been David’s dream to build the Temple in Jerusalem, but it was a dream that he would never realize. Instead, David’s son Solomon was given the task. "He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever." (2 Samuel 7:13). As disappointed as David must have been at that moment, he accepted God’s decision with grace. In this psalm, I believe David shares with us clearly what allowed him to accept God’s will and move on; "Faith In God."

      David shared one more example that especially hits home for us today. "It is vain for you to rise up early, to setup late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep" (Ps. 127:2).  No matter how early one gets up in the morning, or how late one goes to sleep, or how hard one works all day, it does not determine how much money one will earn. God will provide for whom He chooses, regardless of how hard we try. Now, of course, this isn’t to say that our actions and efforts aren’t necessary. Our personal commitment is critical and beloved by God. Yet we have to put our efforts into the proper perspective. They are only as successful as God wills them to be.

      When we are successful, we must acknowledge that it is only because of God’s help. We must remember to thank God and enjoy our successes humbly. On the other hand, when we fail, that is also the hand of God. We must accept our disappointments like David did with humility, acceptance, and grace, knowing that God’s will reigns supreme and everything He does is for the very best.

Amen!

Reading: (Ps. 127:)

Ref: (HG SB)

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert Lail Sr.

The Cross Life Ministry