This psalm is written by the son of David, so he has some pretty big shoes to fill when it comes to psalm writing! But Solomon knocks it out of the park with his simplicity.
When God spoke to Solomon, He gave him an incredible opportunity: Ask for absolutely anything you want… and I’ll give it to you. The possibilities are endless. I’m not sure I would have responded the same way Solomon did. Instead of asking for fame or fortune, he asked God for wisdom. God was so impressed by his response that He granted Solomon incredible wisdom, and then threw in the fame and fortune for good measure. So what did this wisdom produce? These words:
“Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain.”
Profound. Whatever it is you’re trying to accomplish, if God’s not in it, your wasting your time. Whatever it is you’re trying to say, if God’s not behind your words, you’re wasting your breath. Whatever it is you’re trying to achieve, if God’s not driving you, you’re wasting your energy.
We had this passage of Scripture read at my wedding. I don’t want be caught trying to make my marriage work in my own strength. I want “God the Builder” building my marriage, and my family.
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