“No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the LORD.” “Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain”
Malachi 1:4
If Edom says, “We are shattered but we will rebuild the ruins,” the LORD of hosts says, “They may build, but I will tear down, and they will be called ‘the wicked country,’ and ‘the people with whom the LORD is angry forever.’”
Matthew 12:30
Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.
Isaiah 10:15
Shall the axe boast over him who hews with it, or the saw magnify itself against him who wields it? As if a rod should wield him who lifts it, or as if a staff should lift him who is not wood!
Lamentations 3:37
Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has commanded it?
Proverbs 21:30
No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the LORD.
Psalms 127:1
Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.
Job 9:4
He is wise in heart and mighty in strength —who has hardened himself against him, and succeeded?
Job 12:14
If he tears down, none can rebuild; if he shuts a man in, none can open.
Job 34:29
When he is quiet, who can condemn? When he hides his face, who can behold him, whether it be a nation or a man?
The thoughts of man are aways looking for reasons and answers apart from God. Our plans many times do not even give a nod in God’s direction. We use our wisdom and experience and move forward without a thought to what God would have us do. I speak from experience on this. Having a great idea does not mean it is in line with God’s plan and purpose. “Unless the Lord builds the house, the house is build in vain”. There is one thing I do know and that is if it is God’s plan and purpose you will have peace no matter what troubles or issues arise. And if not, you will not have peace in your heart. Why do we move down paths without seeking God? Why do we think our plan is better? Why do we move down a path and then somewhere along it we invite God to come rather than making sure we are in line with His purpose? Our plans may have the purest of intention but if we do not seek God we miss opportunity to see His hand and sovereign control and guidance. We have opportunity to thank Him and praise Him for what we see Him doing from beginning to end. We also have rest knowing He is in control when things seem to be going sideways. Stay in His word, seek Him each day, live for Him, and talk to Him about your plans, keep your ears open to His leading and your eyes open for the path He is guiding you to.