[:en]This is a Psalm of Solomon, one of my favorite Psalm. “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city,the watcher stand guard in vain” (v. 1)
Yes, without God, we can do nothing” (John 15:5). He is the builder and the watcher. Without Him, the house and the city are in vain.
“In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat – for He grants sleep to those He loves” (v. 2). Anyone who experience insomnia can well understand the agony of not being able to sleep. Sleep is very important for our health. Each of us needs at least 8 hours of sleep. So being able to sleep is indeed a blessing which we have to thank God.
Sons are heritage from the Lord. Children a reward from Him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one’s youth (v. 4). So, if you have children, appreciate and guard them. Love them, protect them, train them and teach them so that you can see the godly dividends coming in as they grow old.
Children are like weapons – arrows in the hand of a warrior” – to fight the Lord’s battles. Keep them polished and sharpened to aim at the right direction. Raise children to stand in truth and prepare them for the ministry that God has for them
Let us cultivate a godly home with a lovely house. Let us rejoice for having children because they are wonderful gifts from God.[:]