The Wise Man and the Foolish Man - which one are you?

Psalm 127:1a

Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain.

Today's Bible Blast is really short:  we're looking at the first half of verse one in Psalm 127.  Eleven words.  I told my husband that this is a hard assignment - such a short section of scripture.  He said, 'that's a great verse.' 

He's right.  Eleven words that pack a punch.  Do you remember that children's son "The Wise Man Built His House Upon a Rock?"  Our kids loved the motions to that song, especially 'and the foolish man's house went splat.'  Fun to say, fun to act out.  But a deeper meaning is underneath the singsong verses. 

We all know that a strong foundation is key to a well-built home.  So what does a house that the Lord builds look like?

1.  The focus is on bringing glory to him, not to ourselves.
2.  The foundation is built on scripture - daily time in the word. (Ephesians 6:11-20)
3.  The results are fruit of the spirit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness and self control (Galatians 5:22-23)


So take a look at your house.  Who is building it?  Are you using the best materials, God's word, worship, fellowship with others? 

Lord, help me to build a house that brings glory to you.  I want to be like the wise man, not the foolish man, but often I stumble.  Help me to remember that the only thing that will last is that which bless and honor.  Amen.