Psalms 127 (11/19/20)

* Unless you work for God then no amount of work will bring you peace. * Vs 1-5 - sounds like it’s written to a man who’s crazy busy at work and needs to be reminded of the family he’s been entrusted with. * Vs 1-2 talks about how he tirelessly built something. * Vs 3-5 talks about the kids who suffered as a result. * What is God saying through David? * Vs 1a - think about the Tower of Babel - they did a lot of work but it amounted to nothing. * Vs 1b - think of Sodom and Gommorah - no amount of guards could’ve stopped the fire from falling. * Vs 2 - God grants sleep (peace) to those He loves. * Remember - God isn’t just your Father, He’s your Father-in-Law. * If you worked for your Father-in-Law, what would he be pleased with? * He doesn’t want you to try to earn His favor while leaving your wife and kids at home. * Vs 3 - your kids are a reward (when you view them through the proper lens). * ex: diamond from Napoleon to Josephine. * Vs 4-5 - what type of reward? Weapons! * This means we’re supposed to be in a battle. * When you know you’re in a battle you won’t leave your weapons behind!