Gifts From God

Children, including sons, are often described in the Bible as gifts from God, bringing joy, hope, and blessings to families. The Scriptures speak of the joy and responsibility of parenting, highlighting the special role that children play in their parents’ lives. Here are five Bible verses that celebrate sons as a blessing:

1. Psalm 127:3-5 – “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.”
   • This passage emphasizes that children are a gift from God, likening them to arrows in a warrior’s hand, indicating that they are both a blessing and a responsibility.
2. Proverbs 17:6 – “Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.”
   • This verse reflects the joy and pride that children and grandchildren can bring to their family, highlighting the mutual respect and admiration between generations.
3. Genesis 33:5 – “Then Esau looked up and saw the women and children. ‘Who are these with you?’ he asked. Jacob answered, ‘They are the children God has graciously given your servant.'”
   • Jacob acknowledges his children as gracious gifts from God, a sentiment that reflects the biblical view of children as blessings.
4. Proverbs 23:24 – “The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.”
   • This verse connects the joy of a parent not just to having a son, but to the character and wisdom of the son, showing that the blessings of children also involve their growth and development into godliness.
5. Luke 1:13-14 – “But the angel said to him: ‘Do not be afraid, Zachariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.'”
   • The birth of John the Baptist was announced as a cause for joy, not only for his parents but also for many others, indicating the wider impact and blessing that a child can bring.

These verses collectively portray sons (and by extension, all children) as blessings from God, gifts that bring joy, fulfillment, and pride to their parents and families. They encourage us to view children as valuable and significant, both within the family and the wider community.