Genesis 5:9-11 When Enosh had lived 90 years, he became the father of Kenan. After he became the father of Kenan, Enosh lived 815 years and had other sons and daughters. Altogether, Enosh lived a total of 905 years, and then he died.
Today is Election Day. And with the presidential election on the ballot and, in my state, some key state positions that could directly impact my livelihood, it feels like an important day, a nerve-wracking day. But today’s laundry list of who lived how long has helped to put today back into its proper perspective.
Genesis 5:12-14 When Kenan had lived 70 years, he became the father of Mahalalel. After he became the father of Mahalalel, Kenan lived 840 years and had other sons and daughters. Altogether, Kenan lived a total of 910 years, and then he died.
“This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). No matter how the day turns out, no matter what happens or doesn’t, I can rejoice because the Lord created this day. Period. I’ve done the one thing I can to affect this election. I’ve cast my vote. Now all I can do is trust in the Lord, trust in the process, know that the sun will come up tomorrow, and seek to give God praise and glory. Always
Genesis 5:15-17 When Mahalalel had lived 65 years, he became the father of Jared. After he became the father of Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years and had other sons and daughters. Altogether, Mahalalel lived a total of 895 years, and then he died.
Precious Savior, Sometimes I get so hyper focused on what’s directly in front of me that I forget that it is only a piece of the whole. Thank You for the reminder that You are the same yesterday and today and forever (Heb 13:8). Thank You for this day that You have made. Help me to rejoice and be glad it in. Help me to draw closer to You. Amen.
Genesis 5:18-20 When Jared had lived 162 years, he became the father of Enoch. After he became the father of Enoch, Jared lived 800 years and had other sons and daughters. Altogether, Jared lived a total of 962 years, and then he died.
Have a blessed day.