Read 1 Chronicles 1 – 3
Adam, Sheth, Enosh, Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered, Henoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras. 1 Chronicles 1:1-5 KJV
Have you ever worked on your family tree? I have done a little with mine and found it to be an encouraging process of investigation. It helped me know my place in the world and how God has dealt graciously with my family from one generation to another. That is what the genealogical tables did for the remnant of Israel as they returned from their years of captivity to the burned out remains of their beloved city, Jerusalem. The first three chapters of 1 Chronicles provide the lineage from Adam to the Captivity. Through these genealogical tables they were able to see how the grace of God had uniquely benefited them as His people. Through everything He had shown Himself merciful and faithful, and as they then prepared to step into a new day as His people, they were assured He would remain the same as He had always been. You and I can still count on the same today.
Lord, it is encouraging to see Your faithfulness and mercy in history. I have often wondered what the future holds for me, and have concluded that whatever it holds it will be good because You are a merciful and faithful God. As You have been in the past You will continue to be in the future.
