1 Chronicles 1-9

The first nine chapters of 1 Chronicles lists in detail the genealogy of Adam to Abraham. Just list of names after names after names.

You know, as I read nine chapters worth of people's names and their descendants, I was reminded that the bible is indeed a historical document. These stories in the bible, as unbelievable and miraculous or as evil as they seem, all really happened. And just as the things in the past really happened, the promises foretold in the bible will, also, happen. Jesus will return:)

We've been anxious these days, because we are unsure of how our lives will unfold in the next few months. But will there ever be a time when we are sure of all things? There is always something. Thank God that we are placed in situations where we will always depend on him. But often times, this is something we know in our head, yet so hard to live by. So easy for us to doubt...

I believe God spoke to me through his word this morning. He reminded me that your name and my name, just like all the names I read through in the genealogy, are written in the book of life! We are truly blessed.

There was a sentence that stuck out to me in chapter 7 of 1 Chronicles. It just simply says, "He answered their prayers because they trusted in him." This verse is referring to men that prayed to God in midst of an actual battle. If we are anxious of the situation in our lives, it really isn't much compared to soldiers at a battlefield. But no matter what the situation is, God wants us to really put our trust in him. And of course, if that is what he asks of us, he will surely take care of all our needs.

Let's trust the Lord our God this day. Let's ask him to remove all things within our hearts that doubt his sovereignty, his grace, his mercy, and his love. He is our unwavering rock. In him, we can be secure. And that we can certainly be sure of:)