"Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus who is called the Messiah. Thus the total number of generations from Abraham to David is fourteen generations; from David to the Babylonian exile, fourteen generations; from the Babylonian exile to the Messiah, fourteen generations." Matthew 1:16-17
"Our Father which art in Heaven", how important are our earthly fathers? In the eyes of God, very important. "The LORD swore an oath to David in truth, he will never turn back from it: "Your own offspring I will set upon your throne." Psalms 132:11. The role Joesph played was to teach and nurture the Son of God. I am sure there are times they did not always agree but Jesus honored his father. I attended a funeral on Saturday, a friend of mine was burying his father. The Our Father took a new meaning as we said it. Our heritage is important in our salvation, be sure to thank your father for his nurture and guidance. Maybe it wasn't the best in your eyes but he was learning on the job. Make amens if you don't see eye to eye, he will not always be on the other end of a phone.
Dear Heavenly Father, there is so much packed into the beginning of Matthew, there is more than meets the eye than just a bunch of names. You unpack hidden meanings when we give You time to nurture and teach us at Your feet. I am not sure where You are taking me but You already know I will follow. Thank You for this day and for a earthly father that leads by example with the gifts You have given him. Prayers for those that have lost a loved one this holiday season, may they cherish the fond memories and find comfort in knowing they are waiting on them to finish the race. In Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us
"Our Father which art in Heaven", how important are our earthly fathers? In the eyes of God, very important. "The LORD swore an oath to David in truth, he will never turn back from it: "Your own offspring I will set upon your throne." Psalms 132:11. The role Joesph played was to teach and nurture the Son of God. I am sure there are times they did not always agree but Jesus honored his father. I attended a funeral on Saturday, a friend of mine was burying his father. The Our Father took a new meaning as we said it. Our heritage is important in our salvation, be sure to thank your father for his nurture and guidance. Maybe it wasn't the best in your eyes but he was learning on the job. Make amens if you don't see eye to eye, he will not always be on the other end of a phone.
Dear Heavenly Father, there is so much packed into the beginning of Matthew, there is more than meets the eye than just a bunch of names. You unpack hidden meanings when we give You time to nurture and teach us at Your feet. I am not sure where You are taking me but You already know I will follow. Thank You for this day and for a earthly father that leads by example with the gifts You have given him. Prayers for those that have lost a loved one this holiday season, may they cherish the fond memories and find comfort in knowing they are waiting on them to finish the race. In Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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