Who's in charge of your house (part three)

Psalms 127:2-5 3. Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. 4. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one's youth. 5. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.


At first glance it seems somewhat strange for this psalm to end with these three verses. It is almost as if the writer just changes subjects midstream. He starts out saying If you try building your world without involving God its going to fall apart. Then, without skipping a beat, he says kids are great and you should have lots of them.

He is actually just adding to the same message. The Complete Jewish Bible translates v.3 this way "Children too are a gift from ADONAI; the fruit of the womb is a reward." The added "too" in the verse shows that the writer is continuing his train of thought. Sometimes we struggle with the idea that raising a family means that we have to sacrifice our dreams and ambitions. But, if God "builds the house". If He "watches over the city". He has your dreams well in hand.

Usually, it means that we will just not have the same freedoms we had before. You might not be able to go on a surprise weekend getaway. Maybe you purchase the mini-van instead of the truck you have had your eye on. You might even choose a church to attend based on what's best for your children instead of the worship or the pastor you might prefer to hear on Sunday.

Children are in fact a wonderful gift from the Lord! I really like mine. Maybe I can convince my wife to splurge a little on features in the mini-van. What do you think April. Can I have the GPS and the AWD?

Verses four and five coming up soon.

I carry this in my car for encouragement. Allow it to lift your spirits.

"May the Lord bless you and keep you:
The Lord make His face to shine upon you,
And be gracious unto you: The Lord lift up
His countenance upon you, And give you peace.
Revere His name and the Sun of righteousness
Will rise with healing in His wings."