Psalm 127 Psalm 127 1 Unless A Song

Psalm 127.

Psalm 127: 1 Unless (A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. ) the LORD builds the house, those who build it labour in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the one who watches it stays awake in vain. 2 It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of hardship; for he gives to his beloved sleep.

3 See, sons are the inheritance of the LORD, the fruit of the womb is his reward. 4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the sons of one's youth. 5 Happy is the man who has filled his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.

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A Sound Investment Strategy?

Psalm 127: (A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. ) • A Psalm by Solomon… * How would Solomon have evaluated his life?

“ 1 Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labour in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the one who watches it stays awake in vain. 2 It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of hardship; for he gives to his beloved sleep. ” • Beware of MISPLACED SECURITY * Frustration! * What are you trusting in? * Are you investing in what God wants?

“ 3 See, sons are the inheritance of the LORD, the fruit of the womb is his reward. ” • Children are a BLUE CHIP INVESTMENT * What does God want? * Children belong to God * cf. Acts 2: 39 “ For the promise is for you and for your children…” * cf. 1 Cor 7 “… they are holy…” * Dedications?

“ 4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the sons of one's youth. 5 Happy is the man who has filled his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate. ” • What is GOOD for God is GOOD for us * Piper: “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him”

“ 3 See, sons are the inheritance of the LORD, the fruit of the womb is his reward. ” • A word to MUMS: Being a mum is a SMART CAREER CHOICE * Comparing with others you know? * Investing in children is no 2 nd-rate option!

“ 3 See, sons are the inheritance of the LORD, the fruit of the womb is his reward. ” • A word to DADS: Remember the VALUE of children * By Solomon to fathers * Invest time and energy into your children * Don’t neglect your children (or their mother!) * Be a spiritual leader and overseer at home

“Unless the LORD. . . ” • A word about PARENTING: Trust the LORD for results * Trust in God, not in parenting programmes * God’s ambitions for his children?

“ 3 See, sons are the inheritance of the LORD, the fruit of the womb is his reward. ” • A word about REGRETS: Our God is a God of FORGIVENESS and NEW BEGINNINGS * Christ died for sins once for all

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