APRIL 23, 2026 Psalm 127:4-5 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who has his quiver full of them; they shall not be ashamed but shall speak with their enemies in the gate. In these verses, the psalmist makes an interesting, and what should be an obvious […]
APRIL 22, 2026 Psalm 127:3 Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward. As we discussed in the previous devotion, children are a gift from above. They are God’s way of propagating His purpose in the earth, and so it is, with the blessing of children comes the great responsibility to teach them the […]
APRIL 21, 2026
Psalm 127:3
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward.
In the very beginning, God ordained that marriage was holy — a lifelong union of one man and one woman completely devoted to each other. Obviously, for there to be a successful union, undying love is an absolute must; a man is to leave his father and mother and cleave unto his wife (Genesis 2:24). However, from a Biblical point of view, marriage was not established to accommodate the deep feelings two people have for one another, not exclusively at least. Clearly, God ordained that marriage was to serve an even greater purpose; a man and woman united in marriage were to produce offspring.
It is written, “God blessed them, and God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it’” (Genesis 1:28). Put simply, children are a reward from Heaven — a sign of God’s blessing upon a man and woman who are following the pattern established by the Creator. Unfortunately, there are those in this world who view children as an inconvenience and a burden, rather than a blessing. At the very least, such people are shortsighted; they fail to see the wonderful purpose God has for children as it relates to future generations. Seeing the issue from this vantage point makes abortion even more monstrous; not only is a child killed but future generations are deprived of what God had intended for that little one.
In short, children are born for a purpose and with a purpose. That means, when a husband and wife have children, they are participating in God’s plan for His creation. In that light, it becomes clear that parenthood is not only a privilege, but also a responsibility. As the psalmist said, “children are a heritage from the Lord” — souls entrusted to our care and supervision. And if they are a gift from the Lord, let us make certain to do everything in our power to make certain His plan for them is carried out.
APRIL 20, 2026 Psalm 127:2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows; for so He gives His beloved sleep.Are you a workaholic or know such a person? Some consider this lifestyle to be a virtue; others see it as a vice. Either way, […]
APRIL 19, 2026 Psalm 127:119 Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. In the previous devotion, we addressed the fact that David was not allowed to build God’s House, even though he longed to do so. To his credit, he understood that […]
APRIL 18, 2026 Psalm 127:1 Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. There are many issues and concerns a person must face in this life, but there are a few that are primary — building a happy home, having a successful livelihood […]
APRIL 17, 2026 Psalm 126:5-6 Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. The emphasis of this psalm has been to acknowledge the joy and gladness that God’s people will experience when Messiah […]
APRIL 16, 2026 Psalm 126:2-3 Then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we are glad. For those of us who aren’t Jewish but are believers in the God of Israel, it is a strange thing for us to consider ourselves as being in exile. However, […]
APRIL 14, 2026 Psalm 126:1-2 When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. From the beginning of time, when God’s people have strayed from Him too far and for far too long, exile has been their […]
APRIL 13, 2026 Psalm 123:4-5 Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in their hearts. As for such as turn aside to their crooked ways, the Lord shall lead them away with the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel! The Gospels recount that a certain wealthy, young man came to the Messiah asking what he must […]
