1 Chron 2:1-2 These are the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad and Asher.
Each one of the people on this list of names was real. Each one had hopes, dream, and plans. They had good days and bad days. They drew closer to the LORD at times, and they maybe pulled away at other times. There was love and loss. There was jealousy and anger. But all we see is this list of names.
1 Chron 2:3a The sons of Judah: Er, Oman, and Shelah. These three were born to him by a Canaanite woman, the daughter of Shia….
The verse “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matt 25:23) came to mind as I was reading this chapter. Did these people live for the LORD? Was their desire to hear Him say this as He welcomed them home? Or did they live for earthly gains, earthly praise, which by now has crumbled to ashes and dust, a distant memory remembered by… no one?
1 Chron 2:3b …Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the LORD’s sight; so the LORD put him to death.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the much needed reminder that this world is temporary, but You are eternal. Thank You for the perspective to see that no matter how important things of this world seem right now, You are the only One who is true, lasting, eternal. Help me to live for You only. Always. Amen.
1 Chron 2:4 Judah’s daughter-in-law Tamar bore Perez and Zerah to Judah. He had five sons in all.
Have a blessed day.
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