Date: Saturday, 4th November, 2023
Text: Psalm 127:1-2
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
Nisi Dominus Frustra is the Latin motto of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, which means “Without the Lord, all is in vain” or “Without the Lord, frustration is inevitable.” It is the summary of the words of today’s text, which says, “Except the Lord build the house, they labour 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.” Psalm 127:1-2
One of the secrets of David’s success in all battles was his addiction to seeking God’s counsel. He never went to war without getting God’s approval. No wonder he always came out victorious.
The word of God says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;in all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil.” Proverbs 3:5-7
Many are frustrated today because they relied on their own wisdom, skills, expertise, connection, education or wealth. They fail to depend on God’s supernatural wisdom. They remove the God-factor out of their lives and end up meeting with road blocks.
Jonah the disobedient prophet ran into a storm because, though, God sent him to Nineveh he headed to Tarshish. He felt he was smarter than God but he eventually found himself in the belly of a whale- Jonah 1:1-17.
Many have been swallowed by the whales of life today. They currently found themselves in negative situations they never bargained for. There is no other reason for this than the fact that they never got divine approval in the first place. Until they return back to their first love, they may end up struggling forever.
God is not committed to sponsoring a project he never approved.
Prophetic Nugget: Receive grace to always trust in the Lord in Jesus name.