Read: Ruth 4:13- 1 Sam. 1:8
Reading genealogies remind us of how quickly our families grow. One day, we will be a name in our genealogy. I pray that our legacy of faith in God will pass down through our generations.
One man, Jabez was remembered for his honor and his prayer. Jabez means “mire is swept away.” Apparently his brothers were not so honorable so he was to sweep the sin out of their family. His prayer has become famous in our generation. He prayed to be blessed and his territory or ministry to expand beyond its borders. He also prayed to not cause pain. He had caused pain in his delivery and he prayed to stop that curse. Many of us are born into rejection, pain, etc. We are all born into sin; but we can stop the curse. We don’t have to continue it or pass it on. Jabez didn’t.
On that same note, our next story is about the birth of Samuel. Hannah felt rejected and “less than” because she couldn’t have a baby. No amount of love and encouragement could soothe her pain. She allowed Elkanah’s other wife, Peninnah to taunt her to tears. One of the greatest pains for a woman is the inability to get pregnant. I know, because I have dealt with that myself. Your whole life and identity becomes entangled in getting pregnant. I wish that every barren woman could be healed but if they aren’t, I wish they could open their hearts to adoption. Adoption is the heart of salvation. It is what God did for us and He can give us so much fulfillment if we walk where He leads us.
Lord, thank you for our families. May we leave a legacy of honor and the fear of God.
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