Grand Sweep Daily
II Chronicles
16 Jehoiada then made a covenant that he and the people and the king would be the Lord’s people.
Good morning!
Throughout scripture, people are identified by their tribe, clan, father, grandfather, or great grandfather. They are linked by the names of their kin. We tend to identify and group families in scripture by gender, race, and belief system. One can learn a lot about a particular person in scripture simply by looking at their family tree.
Sometimes, when our grandchildren come to visit, in a hurried rush they may call us mommy or daddy. They know who we are. Have you ever called your child by another sibling’s name? I’ve done that more times than I can count. I’m thankful I only had three children. I cannot imagine how long it would take me to go down a laundry list of ten or more before I finally put the right name with the right face.
Where did I come from? Who am I? I’ve never tried to seek my genetic background, although someday I might. I am grateful that I was adopted as an infant. My mother used to tell me that they were very lucky parents to be able to pick out the babies they wanted to take home with them. Knowing that you are truly wanted is a gift of grace. God hand picks each and every one of us as His priceless treasure. We find our value and worth in knowing Jesus, the one who came to give us new life in Him. Because He loved us first, we can now love our Lord back.
And so it is with Jehoiada. He made a public profession of faith by claiming His roots in the Lord. He, along with the people and king were forevermore known as the Lord’s people. When we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we become His people. He is our heritage. He is our freedom. He is our family. Those who belong to Jesus belong to the body, and that makes all of us who have been saved, family. We no longer have to wonder about whether or not we will be accepted. Through the shed blood of Christ, He makes us one.
Are you part of His family? Do you know who you are and whose you are today? Take a step of faith. Choose to make a covenant this morning, just like Jehoiada. Do not be afraid to proclaim that you and your people belong to the Lord Jesus Christ. He hand-picked you; He loves you with a passion, and welcomes you with open arms, when you choose to confess that He is Lord of your life. Will you choose to live each and every day for Him? If so, then welcome to the family!
Grace and peace,
Deb Spaulding
Pray for: discernment to know who you are and whose you are. May Jesus Christ be the Lord of your life, not only for this day, but through all eternity. We are all family in Him.
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