Who built your house? Do you trust that it was built correctly and will withstand the storms of the world? Who protects the town or city where you live? Are they all trustworthy people? How can you aid in the strength of your house? How can you aid in the protection of your town?
We all live in houses or apartments that are typically built by professional builders. Most of them have been building for many years. They also have a set of codes or rules they must follow as defined by the state and city. These requirements provide us some comfort.
Our towns and cities are typically protected by police officers or Sherriff’s deputies. These men and women have taken an oath to protect and serve the community. There are times when they put their life on the line to protect someone else. We likely don’t often think about them. Honestly, we often take them for granted.
The Psalmist tells us that only the Lord can build a house that will stand. All others labor in vain. We are also told that only when the Lord guards the city is it truly safe. Otherwise, the watch standers labor in vain. Does this bring us comfort or concern? Have we put our faith in people or in God? How can we help make things safer?
First and foremost, we can pray. In fact, we should pray as we choose a house to purchase. We should ask God if it is the right choice for us. We should continue to pray that God protect our house and all those who live in it. Through prayer, we are asking God to be with us so that our labor is not in vain.
Second, we should pray over our city police departments and county Sherriff’s offices. As we pray over the leaders of those departments and the men and women who work for them, we bring God’s protection over them. As God protects them and works in their lives, they protect our families and friends. Bringing God into all situations is always the best answer.
I pray we all ask for God’s guidance when choosing a house. I pray we ask God to protect our police forces. I pray each one of will bring God into every situation and ask him to protect us. Ask for God’s guidance. Ask for God’s protection. Know that God is always available. Pray for God to work in your life.
Psalm 127:1
Unless the Lord builds the house,
those who build it labor in vain.
Unless the Lord guards the city,
the guard keeps watch in vain.
Marty Pressey 