Psalm 127:1 “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.”
As believers, it is absolutely necessary that we are sure that God is behind what we do. Otherwise, it will not prosper. The labor you put into it – even if you work at it harder and harder – it will not succeed in the long run.
This principle can be applied to almost anything. When you go to work to build a career, build a family, get an education, build a retirement fund, buy things like a home or boat, etc. – He can ensure that you never succeed – if it is not His will. Or, He can also take away the joy that you have once you have obtained it.
In this Bible verse, God says that if He is not helping you to build, your labor is going to be in vain – or, to no worth. It will be empty and come to nothing. Although He may let you work at something for a while, it needs to be remembered that He can both build and tear down if He does not approve of it.
By the grace of God, though, He can and will help you build the things He desires, as long as you do it under His direction and power. Although there may be some delays – it will happen if He is behind it and nothing can stop it.
Think about Nehemiah rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem that had been destroyed. It went from being a trash heap to a completed city wall in just 52 days! Although there were enemies and obstacles to overcome, it succeeded!
The most important thing any Christian can build into your life with God’s help is a close, daily walk with God. Once this happens, your spiritual life will be stable, you will bear spiritual fruit, see powerful victories over sin in your personal life, and those within your sphere of influence will be impacted by your life and testimony. God will also be able to guide you into His perfect will and your life will be a success in God’s eyes.