Psalms 127:3-5
Behold, children are a gift of 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 How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them; They will not be
ashamed When they speak with their enemies in the gate.
-Notice here in this passage that children are God’s gift to us. When was
the last time you considered your children a blessed gift and reward from God?
We do understand this when we are reflective and truly consider how much He has
blessed us and rewarded us with them, but unfortunately, during the course of
life we often get so busy and frustrated that we forget what a blessing and
gift our children truly are. Meditate on the gifts you have in your care as
parents today for a while. Thank God for His amazing gift or gifts in our
children.
-Consider the illustration in this passage of the arrows that are likened
to our children. Children are like arrows in that we are raising them up and
making them as aerodynamic and straight as we can so that we can one day propel
them out into this world with straight aim and purpose under the guidance of
the Lord God Almighty. This has the connotation that one day we will shoot them
out, or let them go, with destiny and calling that they receive from God under
our guidance. Sharpen your little quiver of arrows every day by example and
Godly instruction knowing that you are building a hope and future through the
next generation. This is our legacy as a father.
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