Psalm 127
This song can seem a little disjointed until we get a historic context. This psalm most likely has the context of Nehemiah's rebuilding of Jerusalem. Verses 1-2 describe the difficult and painful labor of the workers on the wall, building under threat of attack. While they were strong, determined, and valiant, if the Lord was not their protection, the enemy would overwhelm them.
But there is more to it than just the building project. In verses 3-5, there's a beautiful description of why the struggle is so important. It is for the propagation of the next generation of those loyal to the Lord. We go through many hardships for the benefit of the next generation. But what is God's plan for that generation? Arrows are not close combat weapons but rather weapons that are sent. The next generation is intended to take the fight to the place where it's needed. Perhaps the city gate where the fighting is going to be most intense. Perhaps it is around the world as missionaries. All of our work is to prepare our children to accomplish God's purposes for them.
“Lord, we give our children to you to go where you would send them to accomplish your purposes. AMEN."
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