September 2

1 Chronicles 5:18-26, 6:3, 6:49, 6:4-15, 7:1-8:28

Unless you are my grandmother, genealogies tend to be tedious, especially when it is not your family. Yet the Bible is filled with genealogies. As we read them, I think it teaches us a few important lessons. First, every person matters to God. People like Ibsam, Iri, Aniam, Suah, and others are only included here in the Bible. We know nothing about their lives, but they are people made in the image of God who matter to him. This is true of every person we walk past that we know nothing about. They matter to God. Second, we see God's faithfulness. Generation after generation God has been faithful to these families despite their near constant rebellion against him. He withheld his judgment against them for nearly a thousand years because of his grace and mercy. He provided for their needs whether they acknowledged his hand in their lives or not.

As we go about our day, may we learn to value people like God and acknowledge his faithfulness to us, knowing that every good thing has come from him.

Father God, thank you that you are a faithful God. Help me to rely on you and share your goodness with others today. Amen. 

Where do you struggle to value people like God?

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