Children, God's Reward for Us
I have received many rewards in my lifetime. Some of them were given to me for being a pastor. Those are always very special. People have been so kind to me. I have received rewards for some of the jobs I have done, too. I am grateful that I received some rewards during my school and college years, too. However, there is no doubt what my greatest rewards have been and still are today. God was so good to reward me and Chris with 3 children. They are my greatest reward by far. The psalmist spoke very directly to this great blessing. (Psalm 127:3,5) "Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him.... How joyful is the many whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts his accusers at the city gate." I believe what the Lord is saying to us in these verses, since I have experienced this reward for many years now. Please, allow me to elaborate. Chris and I were young when we got married so we waited about 5 years before we had children....