Written By: God through Inspiration
Penned By: David, Asaph, Solomon, Heman, Ethan, Moses, and the Sons of Korah
Date Penned: (1440-586 BC)
Overview: Poetry for the Expression of Praise and Worship to God (c 1-150)
Theme: The Fifth Book of Psalms (c 107-150)
Message: Life Without God is Senseless (v 1-5)
Psalms 127 Commentary
(127:1) Families with God - Families establish homes and watchmen guard cities, but both these activities prove futile unless God is behind them. A family without God can never experience the spiritual bond God brings to relationships. A city without God will crumble from evil and corruption on the inside. Don't make the mistake of leaving God out of your life. If you do, all your accomplishments will be futile. Keep God as your highest priority, and let him do the building.
(127:2) Trusting God - God is not against human effort. Hard work honors God (Proverbs 31510-29). But working to the exclusion of rest or the neglect of family ruins both health and relationships and may be a cover-up for an inability to trust God to provide for our needs. Everyone needs adequate rest and times of spiritual refreshment. On the other hand, this verse does not excuse laziness (Proverbs 18;9). Be careful to maintain a balance: Work hard while trusting God, and also rest while trusting him.
(127:3-5) An Heritage - In some families children are seen as liabilities rather than assets. But the Bible calls children "an heritage of the LORD," a reward. Not only do they bring pleasure and joy, but we can learn valuable lessons from their inquisitive minds and trusting spirits. Those who view children as a distraction or nuisance should instead see in them an opportunity to shape the future. We dare not treat children as an inconvenience when God values them so highly.
(127:3-4) Discipling - This psalm is a reminder for all parents and grandparents that they should fully participate in loving, raising, and discipling the children in their care to follow God. Don't leave the job to your spouse, the school, or the church alone. When children are raised to follow after Jesus, they will be like well-aimed arrows and not launched into the world randomly
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