“Human strength and the weapons of man are false hopes for victory; they may seem mighty, but they will always disappoint. The eyes of the Lord are upon even the weakest worshipers who love him—those who wait in hope and expectation for the strong, steady love of God.” (Psalm 33:17-18 TPT)
A pilaster is a decorative pillar used in classical architecture. It looks like a supporting column, but it lacks the strength to hold up any structural elements like a ceiling or a roof. These ornamental pillars were popular in the Greco-Roman period. These days, you can still see them in casinos and gaudy McMansions. Most people cannot tell the difference between a false pillar and a real one.
Have you ever leaned on something that could not support you?
I have.
I have made the mistake of depending on my strengths and talents to hold me up. I thought self-sufficiency, success, and confidence were the keys to a good life. Like most people, I couldn’t differentiate between what was false and what was real. Now I have learned to wait in hope and expectation for the strong, steady love of God. True pillars can bear weight. I can confidently depend on the Lord to support me.
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