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The Lord Builds The House
Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the LORD guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. - Psalm 127:1.
Here in the United States we will soon have a national election that will determine the presidency, determine control of the House of Representatives, and the Senate. Across the country, other elective offices are at stake from state legislator to Governor.
I recently heard the primary indicator of whether the incumbent President wins reelection is whether jobs are expanding fast enough. This indicator has been true through many election cycles. What this means is that people are voting according to their finances. What this means is that people are voting according to what is in their best financial interest. What this means is that nothing has mattered except our own personal interest.
It appears that we are forgetting something. What we are forgetting is that “Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the LORD guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.” We may have our jobs; we may gain financially, while at the same time neglecting the one thing that will give us security as a nation. That one thing is the Lord. What good are jobs if ultimately we lose our freedom? What good is money if we are afraid to walk in our streets?
We live in dangerous times where threats are not always obvious. Unless the Lord gives discernment, wisdom, supernatural empowerment to our leaders we will find ourselves victimized by those who hate us. Why? Because we have a supernatural enemy who is behind all of the evil, including the terrorists and their attacks. It can only be a demonic force that would seek to destroy innocent women and children. But that is what Jesus told us about our enemy and it is truth, “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy (John 10:10a).” As Peter says, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8).”
We have a choice, we can hide our heads in the sand and believe more lies or we can get on our knees and pray asking the Lord to tell us who to vote for and then do what the Voice of the Lord says. Most likely, the Lord will not tell you to vote according to your personal finances. He may tell you that there are some other things that are more vital and important at this critical moment in history.
Whether you live in this country or not I would urge you to pray and fast the next two days until the election is over. Because it will make a difference to us all.
My name is Ed Wrather, and I approve this message.
Copyright © 2004. Ed Wrather. Permission is given for use of the devotionals on a non-profit basis with source credited. On June 8, 1998 the email version of the Burning Bush Devotional was first sent.
Submitted by Richard
“One Nation Under God”
Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the LORD guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. - Psalm 127:1.
Here in the United States we will soon have a national election that will determine the presidency, determine control of the House of Representatives, and the Senate. Across the country, other elective offices are at stake from state legislator to Governor.
I recently heard the primary indicator of whether the incumbent President wins reelection is whether jobs are expanding fast enough. This indicator has been true through many election cycles. What this means is that people are voting according to their finances. What this means is that people are voting according to what is in their best financial interest. What this means is that nothing has mattered except our own personal interest.
It appears that we are forgetting something. What we are forgetting is that “Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the LORD guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.” We may have our jobs; we may gain financially, while at the same time neglecting the one thing that will give us security as a nation. That one thing is the Lord. What good are jobs if ultimately we lose our freedom? What good is money if we are afraid to walk in our streets?
We live in dangerous times where threats are not always obvious. Unless the Lord gives discernment, wisdom, supernatural empowerment to our leaders we will find ourselves victimized by those who hate us. Why? Because we have a supernatural enemy who is behind all of the evil, including the terrorists and their attacks. It can only be a demonic force that would seek to destroy innocent women and children. But that is what Jesus told us about our enemy and it is truth, “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy (John 10:10a).” As Peter says, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8).”
We have a choice, we can hide our heads in the sand and believe more lies or we can get on our knees and pray asking the Lord to tell us who to vote for and then do what the Voice of the Lord says. Most likely, the Lord will not tell you to vote according to your personal finances. He may tell you that there are some other things that are more vital and important at this critical moment in history.
Whether you live in this country or not I would urge you to pray and fast the next two days until the election is over. Because it will make a difference to us all.
My name is Ed Wrather, and I approve this message.
Copyright © 2004. Ed Wrather. Permission is given for use of the devotionals on a non-profit basis with source credited. On June 8, 1998 the email version of the Burning Bush Devotional was first sent.
Submitted by Richard
“One Nation Under God”
