Psalm 127
Unless the Lord builds the house,
the builders labor in vain.
Unless the Lord watches over the city,
the guards stand watch in vain.
2 In vain you rise early
and stay up late,
toiling for food to eat—
for he grants sleep to those he loves.
the builders labor in vain.
Unless the Lord watches over the city,
the guards stand watch in vain.
2 In vain you rise early
and stay up late,
toiling for food to eat—
for he grants sleep to those he loves.
3 Children are a heritage from the Lord,
offspring a reward from him.
4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior
are children born in one's youth.
5 Blessed is the man
whose quiver is full of them.
They will not be put to shame
when they contend with their opponents in court.
offspring a reward from him.
4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior
are children born in one's youth.
5 Blessed is the man
whose quiver is full of them.
They will not be put to shame
when they contend with their opponents in court.
This scripture is asking us to live a life in 3D (Dependency, Determination, and Deliverance).
Dependency: Too often we want to do things on our own. We depend on our own understanding, using our own frame of reference to solve our most pressing issues. Our independence and even our interdependence interferes with our reliance on the Source of all power in this world (Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 28:18). Developing a Dependency on God to build our house will lead to true power and purpose.
Determination: having a healthy relationship with God, depending on Him for the things we desire will give us a Determination to do His will for our lives. God is wanting us to use our desires, ambition, and determination to help us win souls for His Kingdom. If we keep doing what is right, we will get that we desire, but we must have a steadfast determination, a don't stop, won't stop mentality to live our purpose and please Him (2 Timothy 4:7; Galatians 6:9).
Deliverance: When we are dependent on God, determined to do what is right to please Him, he will fulfill His promise to Deliver us for the grasp of sin (Psalm 23). He will comfort us as we walk among the Enemy, and we will not be afraid when they come against us (Psalm 34:17). Just as David used a rock to defeat the Giants he faced, the Lord said that depending on Him and He shall be that rock to deliver us from the challenges we face (2 Samuel 22:2).
I pray today that God lead you to a more abundant life, filled with joy, peace, and purpose. With so much going on in this world it is important to stop and reflect on the awesome power of God and His grace that is upon each of us. God is calling us to do great things – to live on purpose, with purpose. He proposes prosperity to those who put pride in its place and are Determined to Depend on Him to Deliver us from darkness. Begin to live your life in 3D! May God Bless you today. Amen
©2013 by Derrick S. Slack for BIG Broadcasting Ministries™
