Posted on October 15,2025 | Southern Asia Adventist Community Church Devotionals
Verse
“Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.” — Psalm 127:1
Reflection
We often want quick results visible success, answered prayers, dreams fulfilled right away. But God’s work is quiet, steady, and deep. Like a master builder, He lays foundations we can’t see before raising the walls that everyone will see.
Sometimes we only notice the waiting the delays, the unanswered questions and wonder if anything is happening at all. But even in silence, God is at work behind the scenes, shaping us for what He’s preparing. The most beautiful structures are not built in haste; they’re built on strong foundations that can withstand time and storm.
Ellen G. White writes:
“The Lord is never in a hurry, yet He is always on time. His plans for us are unfolding day by day, though we may not see all that He is doing.”
— In Heavenly Places, p. 112
So if you feel unseen or uncertain, remember the Builder hasn’t stopped working. Trust His timing. The same hands that shaped the stars are shaping your life with care and precision.
Prayer
Father, help me trust You as the quiet Builder of my life. When I can’t see progress, remind me that You are still at work, laying foundations of faith and character. Build me according to Your plan, and let my life reflect the strength of Your craftsmanship. Amen.
