West Asheville Baptist Church

In this powerful exploration of Psalm 127 and 128, we discover that true blessing isn't about what we accumulate but about the legacy we leave behind. The sermon draws a striking parallel between children and arrows in the hands of a skilled archer, reminding us that we're not simply raising kids—we're shaping arrows designed to be released into the world. Just as ancient archers carefully selected, straightened, and prepared each arrow for its specific purpose, we are called to intentionally invest in the moments that shape the next generation. The message challenges us to examine whether our level of commitment to Jesus would be enough if our children matched it exactly. Are we winning the moments that matter, or are we escaping to things we cannot change while missing opportunities to influence what we can? The beautiful truth emerges that God's vision for legacy transcends biology—through adoption, mentorship, and the church, we all have arrows to shape and release, trusting the ultimate Archer who never