“The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.”

There is a powerful contrast between the wicked and the upright in this verse. Its impact is further emphasized through the imagery of their dwellings. Normally, we would expect a house to outlast a simple tent when facing the natural elements of this world. Yet here, we see the tent remains long after the house is destroyed. This contrast is another example of the power found in the presence of God in a person’s life. Years earlier, Solomon’s father (King David) wrote that unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it are wasting their time. Only God can establish something that endures through the daily pressures of life and the storms that come. His Word tells us that the only things that will truly last are His Word and our souls. It’s wise for us to ensure they are connected in our lives. Jesus also spoke about the durability of our “dwelling,” referencing the stability of a life built on “The Rock” — Himself. The Bible is full of references to God being our stability on the journey. Struggles and hardships are guaranteed, but God makes it clear that we never have to face them alone. When my wife went to be with the Lord, a pastor friend commented on how amazed he was at how well our children were handling it. He asked how that was possible. I told him they were certainly grieving the deep loss of their mother, but they had built their lives on Jesus before this storm came — and that foundation allowed them to weather it. In the 20 years since, we’ve all experienced many more storms. They all hurt, most still do. But we know who owns our lives and who is writing our story, and we find strength in the storm through that knowledge. Today, let Him continue the construction in your life. #BeTheEdge

“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.” Psalms‬ ‭127‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬