Dear brothers and sisters, today we will discuss an important topic: children are a blessing. In the eyes of God, every child is a precious gift, a testament to His love and grace. From the very beginning of creation, God has shown us the importance and value of children. They are a source of joy, hope, and promise for the future.
Let us look at the story of Sarah and Abraham. Despite their advanced age, God blessed them with Isaac, bringing immense joy and fulfillment to their lives. This miraculous gift reminds us that children are a reward from God, a sign of His enduring covenant with His people. The laughter of a child, like Isaac, fills a home with warmth and love, creating an atmosphere of divine happiness.
Furthermore, let us not forget Hannah, who fervently prayed for a child and was blessed with Samuel. Her story teaches us about the power of faith and the joy that children bring. Samuel grew up to be a great prophet, showing us that children have the potential to contribute significantly to God’s kingdom.
In our daily lives, we see the blessings that children bring. Their innocence and purity remind us of the goodness of God’s creation. Their curiosity and wonder reflect the beauty of God’s world. When we look into the eyes of a child, we see the future, full of possibilities and hope. They inspire us to be better and to live with more love, patience, and kindness.
Children also teach us about humility and dependence on God. Just as they rely on their parents for care and guidance, we too must rely on our Heavenly Father. Jesus Himself emphasized the importance of becoming like little children to enter the kingdom of heaven. Their simple faith and trust are examples for us to follow.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about children being a blessing.
“He maketh the barren woman to keep house, to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord”
— Psalm 113:9
“As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youthHappy 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”
— Psalm 127:4-5
“Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy tableBehold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord”
— Psalm 128:3-4
“For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s wombI will praise thee; for I am fearfully wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; that my soul knoweth right wellMy substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earthThine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them”
— Psalm 139:13-16
“In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: his children shall have a place of refuge”
— Proverbs 14:26
“A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother”
— Proverbs 15:20
“Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their fathers”
— Proverbs 17:6
“Chasten thy son while there is hope, let not thy soul spare for his crying”
— Proverbs 19:18
“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, forsake not the law of thy mother”
— Proverbs 1:8
“Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, whether it be right”
— Proverbs 20:11
“Train up a child in the way he should go: when he is old, he will not depart from it”
— Proverbs 22:6
“The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of himThy father thy mother shall be glad, she that bare thee shall rejoice”
— Proverbs 23:24-25
“Her children arise up, call her blessed; her husband also, he praiseth her”
— Proverbs 31:28
“Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven”
— Matthew 18:10
“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven”
— Matthew 19:14
“When the chief priests scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, the children crying in the temple, saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were sore displeasedAnd said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes sucklings thou hast perfected praise?”
— Matthew 21:15-16
“But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God”
— Mark 10:14
“But Jesus called them unto him, said, Suffer little children to come unto me, forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God”
— Luke 18:16
“Thou shalt have joy gladness; many shall rejoice at his birth”
— Luke 1:14
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right”
— Ephesians 6:1
“Ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture admonition of the Lord”
— Ephesians 6:4
“Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the LordFathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged”
— Colossians 3:20-21
“Ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, when thou risest up”
— Deuteronomy 11:19
“These words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heartAnd thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, when thou risest up”
— Deuteronomy 6:6-7
“He will love thee, bless thee, multiply thee: he will also bless the fruit of thy womb, the fruit of thy land, thy corn, thy wine, thine oil, the increase of thy kine, the flocks of thy sheep, in the land which he sware unto thy fathers to give thee”
— Deuteronomy 7:13
“For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, my blessing upon thine offspring”
— Isaiah 44:3
“Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee”
— Isaiah 49:15
“All thy children shall be taught of the Lord ; great shall be the peace of thy children”
— Isaiah 54:13
“As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem”
— Isaiah 66:13
“God blessed them, God said unto them, Be fruitful, multiply, replenish the earth, subdue it: have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the fowl of the air, over every living thing that moveth upon the earth”
— Genesis 1:28
“The Lord visited Sarah as he had said, the Lord did unto Sarah as he had spokenFor Sarah conceived, bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him”
— Genesis 21:1-2
“God remembered Rachel, God hearkened to her, opened her wombAnd she conceived, bare a son; said, God hath taken away my reproach”
— Genesis 30:22-23
“He lifted up his eyes, saw the women the children; said, Who are those with thee? he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant”
— Genesis 33:5
“Every good gift every perfect gift is from above, cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning”
— James 1:17
“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations”
— Jeremiah 1:5
“Honour thy father thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee”
— Exodus 20:12
“For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ JesusFor as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ”
— Galatians 3:26-27
“Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all”
— Galatians 4:1
“In all the land were no women found so fair as the daughters of Job: their father gave them inheritance among their brethren”
— Job 42:15
“So Boaz took Ruth, she was his wife: when he went in unto her, the Lord gave her conception, she bare a son”
— Ruth 4:13
“The Lord bless thee, keep theeThe Lord make his face shine upon thee, be gracious unto theeThe Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, give thee peace”
— Numbers 6:24-26
“The woman bare a son, called his name Samson: the child grew, the Lord blessed him”
— Judges 13:24
“The Lord shall increase you more more, you your children”
— Psalm 115:14
“The voice of rejoicing salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantlyThe right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly”
— Psalm 118:15-16
“Out of the mouth of babes sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy the avenger”
— Psalm 8:2
“That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children”
— Titus 2:4
Conclusion
The Bible consistently portrays children as a blessing from the Lord, emphasizing the joy and fulfillment they bring into our lives. Verses such as Psalm 127:3, which states, “Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him,” remind us of the divine gift and responsibility bestowed upon us. From these scriptures, we learn the importance of cherishing and nurturing our children and appreciating the unique blessings they bring. To apply this in our lives, we should invest time, love, and resources into their upbringing, guiding them with wisdom and compassion. By doing so, we honor God’s gift and ensure a legacy of faith, love, and righteousness for future generations. Let us always remember to celebrate the presence of children in our lives, recognizing them as a true blessing from above.