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Children Are a Heritage?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom who those who know their children are a heritage from the Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Genesis 9:1 (ESV) says, “And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.”

Psalm 127:3-5 (ESV) characterizes children as a heritage, and not just any heritage.

“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,
the fruit of the womb a reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
are the children of one’s youth.
Blessed is the man
who fills his quiver with them!
He shall not be put to shame
when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.”

In light of this section of Scripture, look at children through a new lens. Let the idea of family take on a new, deeper meaning.

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God Chose Our Heritage?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who will shout to God with loud songs of joy. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Psalm 47 starts out with songs of joy. By the end, the psalmist is sharing about the heritage of the inhabitants of the Promised Land.

When looking at family pictures, especially wedding albums, there is usually at least one picture that shows multiple generations. Such a snapshot provides a frame of reference for family members to ponder. The family tree can include parents, grandparents, and even great grandparents. That is not to mention all the aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Psalm 47:1-4 tells us that God chose our heritage.

“Clap your hands, all peoples!
Shout to God with loud songs of joy!
For the Lord, the Most High, is to be feared,
a great king over all the earth.
He subdued peoples under us,
and nations under our feet.
He chose our heritage for us,
the pride of Jacob whom he loves. Selah “

When we think of our heritage, acknowledge God. Praise God if you have accepted Christ as Lord and savior. You are a child of God. Do as the Psalm says, “Clap your hands with loud songs of joy!”

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