Bible Chapter: Psalms 127 & 128

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    We have human abilities and talents to accomplish certain things. We are reminded here that unless God does the building, we labor in vain. The Lord is our protection and without Him we waste our time. We waste our resources with long hours and hard work when we are not trusting in God and letting Him guide and protect us. We are also reminded here of the blessing that God gives in giving children to families. We live in an age when some people think children are just an interruption to the ease and convenience of life. “My career advancement is more important.”  That is not true because children are God’s plan for marriage.
    To fear God and walk in His ways brings God’s blessing.  We are also reminded of the blessing of work and the reward of our labors. Work is not a bad thing and we must always remember that honest work brings reward. The feeling of accomplishment work brings is a blessing from God that will never come from laziness.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    I see an important balance between using the talents and abilities God has given and trusting for God’s help and guidance in life. God expects us to work, and at the same time He expects us to trust in Him to lead and protect.  We then have the reward, the fruit of our labors.

3.  How can I help someone?
    I am thinking of two different things that the Bible teaches. One is that we must be willing to be generous and help those who have a true need. The other is that we must not be lazy, but use the abilities God has given us to work and provide. If the emphasis is put on either one of these thoughts, life is out of balance. I want to help people understand these truths.