https://odb.org/MY/2023/07/11/who-deserves-the-praise
In my view, Hebrews 3:4 sets out a very important spiritual principle that who we are and all that we have are very much blessings from God, our Heavenly Father and creator of the universe and everything in it. Thus, if we have a nice house, the LORD is the real builder of the house. As the writer of Hebrews (believed to be Paul) says, God is the builder of everything. Acknowledging and knowing that our Lord is the source of our wealth and our success in life is important to keep our feet on the ground. To make sure that we don’t get puffed up by pride. The Psalmist recognised this principle as they proclaimed in Psalm 127:1 that unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labour in vain. Our Lord Jesus Christ Himself taught about the rich man who tore down his old barnhouses and built bigger ones to store up wheat and his possessions for years to come – only to have his life taken that very night. See Luke 12:16-21.
If we recognise and acknowledge that all that we are and have are from God, we will feel less sad if these are taken away. It was not really ours in the first place. It also makes sharing what we have easier. If we treat our riches as blessings of God, we would be more inclined to share more of it as a way to share the blessings of God with others. In other words, so that others may also be blessed by God through us. Ultimately, we came to this earth naked, and we will also return to God naked. We came with nothing, and we will return with nothing. We can not bring anything with us when we die except our faith and the treasures we had earlier stored in heaven. Our inheritance in Christ will always be intact, but it is not of this world. So why don’t we use our earthly wealth and influence to build up our treasures in heaven? Those things are intangible now but will be tangible after the day of Jesus Christ.
Recognise, acknowledge, and know that the true builder of everything is God, and that includes everything we have and who we are today and in the days to come. Give Him all glory for the work He has done and is still doing in our lives! Hallelujah! Praise the Lord for He is good, all the time!
Ronnie's Thoughts 