In our day and age, children are often seen as an inconvenience (why else would Americans have aborted 50 million babies since 1973?) The Bible, however, tells a completely different story. Scripture always views children as a blessing from God. Men in particular (Psalm 127:5) are said to be “happy,” or as the word is more commonly translated, “blessed,” not only by having children, but by having many children.
We moderns arm ourselves with all sorts of excuses as to why having many children is not practical in our day. The most common is that they are too expensive. Which should carry more weight in the minds of those who call Jesus Lord? The clear teaching of God’s Word, or our cultural excuses based on finances?
May I challenge my generation, which is past having more children, to ask for God’s forgiveness for refusing His blessings. May I challenge the younger generations to look at family and children from the perspective provided in God’s Word and refuse to reject God’s blessings based on the Christ hating culture that promotes convenience and financial prosperity above all else. And may I encourage every parent to look again at your children as God’s blessing in your life.
