This is for the reading from Wednesday, 2/26.
Read: Psalm 127
Unless the Lord builds a house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat--for He grants sleep to those He loves.
Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from Him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate.
S: Psalm 127:3-4
Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from Him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate.
O: In biblical times it was favorable to have sons rather than daughters because the sons would carry on the family name and they would be able to help out in the fields or with the animals.
Also, in those times, women gave birth when they were young. So by the time your children were grown the parents would probably be in their late 30's or early 40's.
It was also favorable to have many children. Someone having 5 or more children was not uncommon. The more children you had, the better chance, I guess, was that you would have many sons. Those sons could fight battles that their parents might otherwise be too old to fight. They could do work that their parents were no longer able to do.
In China, the government had tried to limit the amount of children you have. You are only allowed one child. They also favor boys over girls.
A: I'm not really sure how I can apply this to my life. I, personally, have two sons. Both of whom will soon be fathers to sons of their own. I guess I was biblically blessed. I also have a daughter. So I guess that rounds everything out.
I had my children when I was young. I was almost twenty when my son John was born. I was almost 24 when Brian was born and I was 29 when I had Sarah. Now my children are grown. John will be 27 this year. Brian will be 24 and Sarah just turned 18. I am looking forward to my grandchildren. I'm glad I'm still young enough where I can enjoy them and not feel like some tired old lady! (I'll be 47 this summer.)
P: Lord, I thank You for blessing me with sons. And thank you for blessing them with sons. I pray that my sons will be good examples for their sons and that they grow up knowing You. Amen.
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