Sat.’s Devo - The Chronicles

Read: 1 Chronicles 1:1-2:17; Acts 23:11-35; Psalm 3:1-8; Proverbs 18:14-15 We begin the Chronicles today which were written by the priests and highlight the kings of Judah. The Kings were written by the prophets and highlighted the kings of Israel. *** The scribes kept the records of genealogy, land ownership and all other records in the Temple. So they start their book with the geneologies from Adam on. Notice that they don’t even mention Cain because he was not a descendant of Adam but of Satan. Able is not mentioned either because he had no descendants. Seth which means “appointed” was the one appointed to carry on the human line. *** Noah was the only one left after the flood so his line kept humanity alive. From his sons Japheth, Ham and Shem, we all originated. *** It is interesting to note that the Ashkenazi’s came from Japheth. We have heard a lot about them lately as they are the one’s that have pretty much ruled our world in evil and slavery. They are the ones God is bringing justice. *** In Ham’s line it is interesting to note that from him came all the “ites” who were the enemies of God when Joshua entered the promised land of Israel. *** Abraham’s line came from Shem. God singled them out to put his name and favor on. Most of the Old Testament centers around their lineage. *** The line of Edom (verse 43) came from Esau who was Jacob’s brother who despised his birthright and sold it for a bowl of soup. He was also tricked out of his blessing as the first born by Jacob, his twin. *** Next, we have the sons of Jacob or Israel. Even though Judah was the fourth son, the scribes begin with his geneology probably because he was the kingly tribe. From the tribe of Judah we have David and most of the kings of Judah and eventually Jesus came from his tribe. *** In Acts, Paul was in prison which was the safest place for him at the time. The Lord appeared to him and told him to be encouraged because he would be his witness there in Jerusalem and in Rome also. Paul never forgot this commission even when so many tried to pursued him not to go to Rome. *** There was a plot to kill Paul on his way to his trial but Paul’s nephew found out about the plot and warned Paul. Paul sent him to tell the commander the plan of the Jews. The commander snuck Paul out in the cover of darkness with 200 soldiers, 200 spearmen and 70 mounted troops to get Paul safely to Governor Felix in Caesarea. He sent him with a letter explaining all he knew about Paul. There he was kept in prison until his accusers could arrive. Then Felix would hear his case. *** Amazing what God will do to protect his own. He gave Paul 470 armed men to get him safely where God wanted him. *** Lord, you are more powerful than any man or power of earth. When you call us to do something you see us through till the end. We put all our trust in you.