Unless the Lord Builds The House

Our two Scripture readings today were Psalm 127 and 2 Samuel. The two texts dovetail together perfectly so this audio contains the commenting on the 2nd Samuel reading as well as the sermon on Psalm 127.

Solomon, the author of Psalm 127, reminds us that unless the Lord builds the house they labor in vain who build and toil. He then describes the foundation God uses to build His kingdom.

In the 2nd Samuel reading, we hear God's Word to David, via the prophet Nathan, telling that David will not build a house for the Lord (a house the Lord hasn't even asked for). The physical building will be done by David's son, Solomon. For a spiritual, true house and kingdom it is God who builds and grows. He is the builder, giving protection and a kingdom family for His beloved people.