Our scripture today is 1 Chronicles 1:1-4 (ESV).
Adam, Seth, Enosh; Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared; Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech; Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Chronicles 1 & 2 retell the story of David and the first kings. While it speaks of the past, it is actually a jump to the future – it was written after the exile in Babylon to remind the people of their history and their relationship with God. It begins with a genealogy that lists their forefathers, a reminder that we are connected to each other as well. We will hear more detail on stories we have heard before, and some we haven’t. God has a purpose in His teaching and plans for our lives.
Heavenly Father, sometimes we need to remember from where we have come and our link to You in the past. We also need to look to the future, asking Your guidance and strength as we go. Bless us to share Your love everywhere. Amen.
