- The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn, but because he defiled his father’s couch, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel, so that he could not be enrolled as the oldest son… 1 Chronicles 5:1 – If you’re curious the mistake Reuben made was he slept with his father’s concubine (Genesis 35:22). As a result of one mistake not only did he feel the weight of it but so did many after him. While reading through chapters of genealogies sure can be monotonous, we can see how mistakes can have a longer lasting impact than possibly we realize they could have. So let’s seek to see past the momentary satisfaction to the lasting impact these choices of ours can have. If it’s possible for generations to be effected by the choice you make today, make a good one. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac Daily DEVO 1368
- But they broke faith with the God of their fathers, and whored after the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them. 1 Chronicles 5:25 – As we read through a few more genealogies of the tribes of Israel, we see how the half tribe of Manasseh, that took land on the east side of the Jordan, fell into temptation to worship other gods. What we see a few verses earlier though is how their brother tribe of Gad was able to conquer their enemy after crying out to God and receiving His help. I bring that story up because Manasseh would have heard, seen, and maybe even been a part of this battle. They would have at least heard the story of how God came through in mighty way and all the gods of the peoples were just worthless idols that couldn’t do anything for those who trust in them. But God is powerful and mighty, able to save those who trust in Him. They would have known God’s power, they would have known the lifelessness of these false gods, yet they still turned away from God to worship idols. Let us today be aware of how essential it is that we keep a firm focus on the message of scripture to be reminding us of who our God is. Let’s be in community with other believers to hear their stories of God’s goodness and power and let’s share our stories with them. For the world is not going to help our walk with God, and our enemy is going to seek to take our focus and trust off God. We must remain active in our efforts to focus on God because our enemy isn’t relaxing on his efforts to distract us. Allow our chapter today to remind you how powerful our God is and how easily we can dismiss the truth of God’s power when sin is allowed. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2559
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