TO BUILD OR TO LABOR (PART 1) | THE GATHERING | S.O.R. FELLOWSHIP SCRIPTURE FOCUS: Psalm 127:1–5; Matthew 11:28-30 “Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it…” — Psalm 127:1 (KJV) Are you building with God, or are you laboring in your own strength? In this week's gathering, Apostle Kemi Kayode teaches on To Build or To Labor (Part 1), revealing the difference between human construction and what God Himself establishes. Not everything we build is established by God, and not every form of labor produces what will endure. Drawing from Psalm 127:1–5 and Matthew 11:28-30, this teaching explores the importance of building according to God's purpose, submitting to His instructions, and learning to work from a place of rest rather than striving in our own strength. KEY LESSONS FROM THIS TEACHING - God is the Master Builder: Lasting establishment comes from God, not human effort alone. - Build from a proper foundation: Before pursuing assignments, we must allow God to work in our lives, character, and identity. - Rest in Christ: Jesus invites us to learn from Him and find rest for our souls instead of striving independently. - Follow God's process: Spiritual growth and kingdom building require patience, consistency, obedience, and faithfulness. - Trust God's timing: We are responsible for faithfulness, but the increase and lasting establishment belong to God. - Surrender personal ambition: True kingdom building begins with submission to God's will rather than the pursuit of personal validation. Apostle Kemi also shared reflections from her five-week trip to Japan, expressing gratitude for God's work during her time away and for the leaders who faithfully served the fellowship in her absence. The gathering concluded with prayer, thanksgiving, and encouragement to continue applying the Word in our daily lives. A QUESTION TO REFLECT ON: Are you building from the rest and direction of Christ, or are you laboring in your own strength? May the Lord establish our lives, homes, families, and assignments according to His purpose. 🙏 Join us for The Gathering every Wednesday at 6:00 PM Eastern Time for authentic worship, fervent prayers, and the teaching of God's Word. 📺 Subscribe to S.O.R. Fellowship: https://www.youtube.com/@SORFellowship If this teaching blesses you, please like, comment, and share it with family and friends. Let us continue growing together in Christ. #TheGathering #SORFellowship #ApostleKemiKayode