“Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Mary was the mother of Jesus, who is called the Messiah” (Matthew 1:16 NLT).
I’m not usually a fan of the “begats.” I’d place those genealogies in my list of less than desirable Bible verses. But this morning, things are different.
Maybe it’s the new year? Could it be the extra sleep I allowed myself this morning? I’m hoping it’s just a matter of the Lord speaking to me—and me actually listening, but I’ve been excited over the list of ancestors found in the first sixteen verses of Matthew 1. Especially the final verse…
“Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Mary was the mother of Jesus, who is called the Messiah.” Matthew 1:16 NLT
That verse in it self is great news, but let’s fast-forward several generations. Let’s continue to extend the genealogy. Let’s add a page or two to the begats. Let’s carry on for another several generations and there you’ll find the most amazing of news…my name.
You see, I’m a child of God. I’ve invited Christ into my heart, which places me in the family. I’ve asked forgiveness and received His grace and mercy. That, dear friend, places me at the table with the King.
Christ’s birth and, more importantly, His death and resurrection, my acceptance of His gift of salvation and His acceptance of me gives a spot in the family to me. I’m kin!
Malinda Edgell
Illinois
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for Maria del Rosario (Sister Charo) as she leads the Feminil, WNAC’s affiliate organization in Mexico.
