Who do you depend on for guidance and instruction? (129-4)

Unless a leader depends on God for guidance and instruction, every enterprise they undertake will suffer from a weak foundation. Read Psalm 127.

Psalm 127 was written by Solomon. Solomon, David’s son, took over leadership of Israel after King David’s death. Solomon ruled in Israel for 40 years and was possibly the richest man that has ever lived and was known in his day as the wisest man in the world. Even today high budget Hollywood movies are made with the premise of seeking treasure Solomon may have hidden away. Solomon knew power and influence beyond what most world leaders will ever know. The Bible tells us that rulers, royalty and military traveled from all over the known world just to be in his presence and hear his wisdom.

Solomon’s discoveries and writings in astrology, botany, mathematics, construction, music, and literature are still recognized truths thousands of years later yet Solomon wrote that “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain” (v. 1). Whether we lead in the military, behind a desk, in the home, or on a construction project trouble will arise if a leader depends on people to do what only the Lord can do.

Leaders who choose to rely completely on themselves will find that, from an eternal perspective, they have labored in vain. Wise Christian leaders model their dependence on God as they lead their team.