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The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the
son of Abraham… Thus the total number of generations from Abraham
to David is fourteen generations; from David to the Babylonian
exile, fourteen generations; from the Babylonian exile to the
Messiah, fourteen generations.” Matthew 1:1; 17
This lengthy list of Abraham’s and David’s descendents, leading to
Jesus, is much more than a listing of names. It’s an illustration
of God’s fidelity to His promises. To Abraham, God promised “All
the families of the earth will find blessing in you” (Genesis
12:3). To David, God promised “Your house and your kingdom are firm
forever before me; your throne shall be firmly established forever”
(2 Samuel 7:16).
Certain divine qualities are revealed in these passages. Unwavering
fidelity, continuity through the ages, and God’s eternal plan to
bless all people through the descendants of Abraham and David are
among them. These qualities are not only important for Scripture
study, enabling scholars to better understand the whole of
salvation history, they also are important to each one of our lives
today.
When God makes a promise, He is faithful to that promise. What
promises has God made to you? He has promised the gifts of grace,
happiness, holiness, and eternal life to all who become members of
His Kingdom. This promise of unwavering fidelity should inspire
hope within our hearts, especially when life is difficult.
Difficulties can tempt us to despair, anxiety, and fear. Confidence
in God’s fidelity will keep us firmly grounded in the certainty of
hope that God will never let us down when we remain faithful to
Him.
In our fast-paced and ever changing world, continuity and
consistency are often absent. Many people change their views based
on the latest trends. The barrage of constant news, political and
moral opinions, and changing economic and social conditions tempt
us to change with the latest ideas. God’s ideas, however, never
change. These promises should lead us to establish our lives not on
the latest opinions or popular culture, but on the rock-solid
principles of faith, as revealed by God.
We are among those who receive blessings promised to “all the
families of the earth” through Abraham. Jesus is that final
descendent through Whom every good blessing comes. His mission
opens the floodgates of grace to all who turn to Him in their need.
Don’t ever doubt that perfect and eternal plan of
salvation.
Reflect today on God’s perfect fidelity, continuity, and promise of
eternal salvation to all who become members of His Kingdom. That
Kingdom will remain forever while every other kingdom will pass
away. Resolve to remain a full citizen of that Kingdom by being
unwaveringly faithful to God’s promises, and you will be blessed
now and forever to share in the eternal plan of our saving
God.
My faithful God, Your eternal Word never changes. Your perfect
plan invites me to share in the salvation promised to all who
follow You and become members of Your Kingdom. Grant me the gift of
perfect fidelity to You so that I am consistently united to You and
always remain a member of Your eternal Kingdom on Earth and in
Heaven. Jesus, I trust in You.
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