Exceedingly powerful are the five verses of “Solomon’s Song of Ascents”, in Psalm 127, Israel sang as they went up to the Jerusalem Temple, for when understood, it reveals how God’s rewards to one man are equal to, but seemingly opposite to another man’s, because God rewards one man with many children, and God supplies their needs; whereas, God rewards another man with wealth but no children, for God does not associate heritage (legacy, gift) with the way people do, for the “heritage” of children God gives is for us to train them to love, believe, obey, and trust Him, is the most wonderful gift a father could ever give; yet, without another man’s gift of wealth cities, utilities, transportation, and technology would not exist; thus, God rewards each of us in agreement with His plan, purpose, timing, and will.
The man God blesses with wealth, can then employ the children, with which God blesses another man, and the city is protected, so then we understand God’s plan, purpose, timing, and will is always best and we should trust Him and not complain about what “heritage” each man receives from the Lord.
Psalm 127:1-5 (NLT)—1 Unless the LORD builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the LORD protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. 2 It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to His loved ones. 3 Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from Him. 4 Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior’s hands. 5 How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them! He will not be put to shame when he confronts his accusers at the city gates.
Proverbs 22:6-7 command men with children to properly train them in proper work ethics, so they are a positive asset to the man with wealth, knowing how to get an honest gain from his investments, so he never has to borrow capital for his business, for it is job-security.
Proverbs 13:1-25 reveals what Psalm 127:1-5, Proverbs 22:6-7, and how the kingdom of heaven around us is opposite to the kingdom of God within us.
Proverbs 13:1-25 (NLT)—1 A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline; a mocker refuses to listen to correction. 2 Wise words will win you a good meal, but treacherous people have an appetite for violence. 3 Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything. 4 Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper. 5 The godly hate lies, the wicked cause shame and disgrace. 6 Godliness guards the path of the blameless, but the evil are misled by sin. 7 Some who are poor pretend to be rich; others who are rich pretend to be poor. 8 The rich can pay a ransom for their lives, but the poor will not even get threatened. 9 The life of the godly is full of light and joy, but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out. 10 Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise. 11 Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time. 12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life. 13 People who despise advice are asking for trouble; those who respect a command will succeed. 14 The instruction of the wise is like a life-giving fountain; those who accept it avoid the snares of death. 15 A person with good sense is respected; a treacherous person is headed for destruction. 16 Wise people think before they act; fools do not—and even brag about their foolishness. 17 An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble, but a reliable messenger brings healing. 18 If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept correction, you will be honored. 19 It is pleasant to see dreams come true, but fools refuse to turn from evil to attain them. 20 Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. 21 Trouble chases sinners, while blessings reward the righteous. 22 Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the sinner’s wealth passes to the godly. 23 A poor person’s farm may produce much food, but injustice sweeps it all away. 24 Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them. 25 The godly eat to their hearts’ content, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
When the disciplined and trained children from a caring, honest, hardworking family, team up with the man God has blessed with wealth but no children, then God can accomplish His plan, purpose, timing, and will, which was in the mind of God before He ever created anything (Ephesians 1:3-14), so do not complain or criticize God’s choice, whether of children or wealth, just trust God’s plan, purpose, timing, and will—He knows how all this will turn out for the best.
Jim Nabors
