The earth is the LORD’S, and the fullness of it,
The world, and those who dwell in it.
For He has founded it upon the seas
And established it upon the streams and the rivers.
Psalm 24:1-2
You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, And the heavens are the works of Your hands;
Hebrews 1:10
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about God establishing the earth. There are many scriptures that confirm this idea, it’s not profound to consider. Even Genesis 1:1 states this idea quite clearly; “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
But there is something even more that I have been considering.
I was reading about the Hebrew word for ‘womb’. The word ‘rechem’*, which is derived from the word ‘racham’. The word racham is defined as compassion and mercy.
This honestly astonished me. The implications of this language are indeed profound.
First, the womb is intended as a place of compassion and mercy toward mankind: as the Lord opens the womb to bear children. And this is confirmed in scripture when David says that children are a gift, a reward, from God.*** And confirmed again in scripture when it is to the womb of a woman that God sends His Son as a baby.**** THE act of compassion and mercy.
And furthermore, I believe the womb is intended to BE (present and future tense implied)
a place of compassion and mercy.
You know I’m going to say it, because the implication is clear. The womb cannot be a place for murder (abortion), because God established clearly his intention for it. It is intended to be a place of compassion and MERCY. Not death. Not murder. This is so important for us to understand as believers because though we might be able to justify many reasons why abortion is acceptable and necessary, it is firmly established in God’s word that it is not.
He has woven his design and intention into the very language we use so that even if in our lofty humanistic “wisdom” and argument, it cannot be denied.
And honestly, I think this is a beautiful thing to consider. Even if you hate the idea of children, it is incredible that our Creator designed the ability and physiology of our bodies in compassion and mercy. His intention toward us in this matter is compassion and mercy.
It is not burden. Children are not a burden; they are a gift.
Of course, we can discuss nuance in situation and recognize that sometimes there are hardships involved in raising a child. Of course, there can be and are. However, the answer should not be killing a truly innocent human being. As Christians especially, we are unable to escape the reality of God’s word. There is no justification for abortion; for the killing of an innocent baby who cannot speak for themselves. Scripture actually addresses that too.*****
And no, we will not be countering this conversation with a discussion on gun rights, immigration, illegal immigration, homelessness or capital punishment.
I have plenty of thoughts on these topics, but none of them are going to be addressed here. Just once, we are going to leave this topic as is.
Now, please understand, I am mostly talking to believers, as I think our confusion about this is deeply concerning. And I do understand how it might be hard to reconcile what you have been convinced is truth with actual Truth.
Even if you choose not to acknowledge God, His design is final. I know that can be hard to accept as well, but it is another inescapable reality.
I am sure that there are many who will disagree, or tell me how incorrect I am. And that's fine. God bless you as you disagree.
I could see how some could still choose to see this in a different light and interpretation, but I would suggest your ultimate issue might be with lordship and therefore you will never yield your position. That will be an issue only you and the Lord can work out.
I hope that instead of being discouraged or frustrated, you find yourself hopeful.
That even though a child may not fit into the plan or finances or vision you had for your future, it could turn into the biggest and most incredible gift that you cannot even imagine.
A child is a gift, from a place of compassion and mercy.
And as a woman, you are designed with compassion and mercy built into your body.
What a gift!!
*https://biblehub.com/hebrew/7358.htm
** racham: compassion
https://biblehub.com/hebrew/7356.htm
***Psalm 127:3
Behold, children are a heritage and gift from the LORD,
The fruit of the womb a reward.
****Isaiah 7:14
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.
***** Proverbs 31:8-9
Open your mouth for the mute,
For the rights of all who are unfortunate and defenseless;
Open your mouth, judge righteously,
And administer justice for the afflicted and needy.
Psalm 82:3-4
Defend the weak and the fatherless;
uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.
Rescue the weak and the needy;
deliver them from the hand of the wicked.
