Expecting number 8

Psalms 127

Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.

Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.

Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. (KJV)

I'm amazed that after so many years of reading these truths they sound so fresh and alive. When I am tired, I am often laboring in vain. It must be the LORD that builds the house. I must focus on the Fear of the LORD. Everything I desire comes to those who fear the LORD. Just read the next chapter.

Blessed is every one that fears the LORD; that walks in his ways.

For thou shalt eat the labor of your hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.

Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.

Behold, thus shall the man be blessed that fears the LORD.

I guess these verses convinced me that I needed to learn the Fear of the LORD and apply it. Now more than ever I need to live Proverbs 2:1-5 and may I see my children's children walking with Christ.