1 Chronicles 26:29-30 (The Message) From the family of the Izharites, Kenaniah and sons were appointed as officials and judges responsible for affairs outside the work of worship and sanctuary. From the family of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives—1,700 well-qualified men—were responsible for administration of matters related to the worship of GOD and the king's work in the territory west of the Jordan.
Have you ever noticed how we often follow in our father’s footsteps? If your dad was a carpenter then you are likely to be a carpenter. If your parents served in the military then you are likely to as well. If you dad were a preacher then you are likely to become a preacher. This was recorded in the Old Testament times; families were assigned certain task because the entire family had carried those skills. But just as we pass down our good skill we also pass down the bad things we do. Numerous times the Bible spoke of evil kings walking in the ways of their fathers. But there were a few that broke from that pattern; they broke that generational curse and chose to follow God. We are quick to blame our parents for our bad habits and while it is true that we learned from them it is also true that we are free to chose a different path. We do not have to become what they were we can improve our behavior. We will stand alone before God and answer for those choices. Choose today whom you will serve.
Joshua 24:14-15 (Amplified Bible) Now therefore, [reverently] fear the Lord and serve Him in sincerity and in truth; put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the [Euphrates] River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell; but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
Love and God Bless,
Cindy Irwin
