"Unless the Lord builds a house..."

Yesterday, we as a team took the day and offered to go and help one of our friends and staff build his house. We had such a good time working shoulder to shoulder, singing, sweating together and preferring one another. I was reminded of Psalm 127:1 “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain." This is of course relevant for our team right now because of "Project 600"

I was reminded that God is in the business of building the Kingdom. Since this Psalm was crafted by Solomon (who indeed built a House) the verse doesn't make reference to us not needing to do the work. What I believe it says is that we, as believers need to be totally dependent on God in all our pursuits. There are many ways to do things, many good ways actually but unless we do God's will - in God's ways - I believe we are fooling ourselves. This is where it becomes tricky. We ca be so easily deceived into getting busy "doing God's work", laboring so hard for the Kingdom, all with good intentions and motivation that we can forget about the Builder himself.

"The Kingdom of God, you see, is a paradox. While the world applauds achievement, God desires companionship. The world clamors, "Do more! Be all that you can be!" But our Father whispers, "Be still and know that I am God." He isn't looking as much for workers as he is looking for sons and daughters - a people to pour His life into." Joanna Weaver in "Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World"

If you are as challenged as I am about this let's converse and encourage one another to companionship with our Maker and Lover of our soul. He can only satisfy us. May you be blessed today our friend!

Carmen Busch