The miracle of birth is a significant theme in Scripture, with numerous passages highlighting God's sovereignty and loving involvement in the creation of human life. In Jeremiah, the prophet is told that before he was born, God knew and set him apart for a special purpose, emphasizing the divine plan for each individual from conception. The Psalms celebrate the wonder of birth, with Psalms 139 describing how God intricately weaves a child together in the womb, and Psalms 127 recognizing children as a gift from the Lord. Additionally, Isaiah foretells the birth of a special Child, Jesus, who would bring light and salvation to the world, a promise that brings joy and hope to all who await His coming, as expressed in John.
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“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
A woman has pain in childbirth because her time has come; but when she brings forth her child, she forgets her anguish because of her joy that a child has been born into the world.
For You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well. My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in secret, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all my days were written in Your book and ordained for me before one of them came to be.
Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.
This is the word of the LORD, your Maker, who formed you from the womb and who will help you: “Do not be afraid, O Jacob My servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.