Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones. [Psalm 127.1-2]
Without God's blessing we are really hopeless. I believe that.
Notice the psalmist does NOT say that work is wasted - but he says work without God is wasted.
Notice the psalmist does NOT say that guarding the city is not good - but he says guarding the city without God is not good.
Our own human efforts are futile apart from God. However there is no license for laziness or apathy here.
So, is this saying God helps those who help themselves?
NO - not a chance!
God helps those who believe in Him BY offering their own efforts as a picture of their faith.
Father , this is good stuff today! I want to trust entirely in You with my every action demonstrating my confidence in You.
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