Psalm 128:1–3: Blessed is every one who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways. When you eat the labor of your hands, you shall be happy, and it shall be well with you. Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house, your children like olive plants all around your table.
Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms
What is it that makes a family happy? What foundation must be laid? My friend, you can never have a happy home until the fear of the Lord is in that home, until the members of the family walk day by day in the ways of the Lord. I do not like the present set up of many family altars where it is a hit–and–miss proposition. The family comes together in a hurry, a few verses of Scripture are read, and then everyone starts out in a different direction. They are like the cowboy who mounted his horse and rode off in every direction. That seems to be the way the family altar is conducted in many instances. In this passage the husband, wife, and children gather about the table. 1
Living the Transformed Life
But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children. Psalm 103:17
- Are you willing to get up earlier each day to prepare your heart before the Lord?
- Are you willing to pray more than a token prayer with your spouse each day, and truly intercede for your children, your friendship, your finances, and your future together?
- Are you willing to minimize your use of social media, if it is hindering your walk?
If there are going to be changes in my life, I must be the first to change.
Praise and Prayer
Thank You, Father, for blessing my life and blessing my family. Dear Jesus, please lead me in the process of making personal changes.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: Poetry (Psalms 90-150) (electronic ed., Vol. 19, pp. 124–125). Nashville.
