Psalm 127:4

Psalm 127:4

Children who are like arrows

At first glance this verse of the Psalm is a bit confusing, who would use their children as arrows? How can we view them as objects of warfare? Maybe Psalm 112 throws some light on this conundrum? “Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in His commands. Their children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.” Psalm 112:1-2.

Solomon appears to agree with these sentiments, if we raise our children to fear the Lord and to find great delight in His commands, then they will be like mighty warriors in the land. All around us a battle rages, the enemies of God seek to destroy His creation, His truth and His people. Those who are committed to His Word and who are raised to honour and obey Him stand out, but they will find themselves in a fearsome conflict. Hell’s forces will challenge them at every turn, the ones who survive will be those who were trained from their youth and who enter adult life with the tools and armour to fight off the enemy hosts. The arrows of God are found in His Word which is why it is so important to teach this to our children. Few churches today have thriving Sunday Schools or Children’s Clubs, so it is up to parents to take the initiative. That is why the Bible warns against the unequal yolk; it is incredibly difficult for a mum or dad to raise their children to love and serve the Lord if their husband or wife is not supportive. 

“May our children be strong in the Lord and be like arrows in His service against the forces of darkness and deception that surround us all. Amen!”

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