DIGGING DEEPER Psalm 127

With the hectic pace of summer, I have found it difficult to keep up with my Scripture memorization. I know, as do you, that the effort is not in vain. This week's Scripture refers to the vanity of building a house without the Lord, watchfulness without the Lord, restlessness void of the rest that God gives. Though those things are vain efforts, memorizing the Word is not in vain. If you have not yet joined our journey, perhaps today you will. If 5 verses are too overwhelming, pick one. Our theme this year is digging deeper into God's Word. What better way than to hide it in your heart? Join us... it will change your life.

Psalm 127
1Unless the LORD builds the house,
those who build it labor in vain.
Unless the LORD watches over the city,
the watchman stays awake in vain.
2It is in vain that you rise up early
and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil;
for he gives to his beloved sleep.
3Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD,
the fruit of the womb a reward.
4Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
are the children of one's youth.
5Blessed 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.

Commentary:"The basic theme of this wisdom psalm is that without the Lord's blessing, all human toil is worthless. This is explicit in vv. 1-2, and implicit in vv. 3-5, where the pious are to see their children as the Lord's gift. Psalms 127-128 are wisdom poems in the Songs of Ascents. Wisdom themes are suited to worshipful pilgrims, because in the OT, faithfulness in everyday life (the emphasis of wisdom) and vitality in worship go together...Christians need the same reminders. This psalm...is attributed to Solomon. "[ESV Study Bible notes Pg 1106].

Diane Hunt is the Director of Addiction Recovery Ministries and Director of Development at America's KESWICK. In addition to her Keswick responsibilities which keep her busy, she loves to read, write and teach, travel and laugh with her grandchildren. Diane has been married to her husband John over 25 years. She has 2 children, 2+ grandchildren, 3 step-children, and 7 step-grandchildren.

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