Pray:

These are the very first words to appear in the New Testament.  Why in the world would theses words come first?  Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that God knows we have a great need in our lives to be connected to others.  Matthew begins his gospel by assuring us that Jesus is connected to King David and to the patriarch of our faith, Abraham.  These are some pretty impressive credentials!  Jesus was a continuing part of the God story that began before creation and is in process now and will continue into eternity.  You are connected to this entire story with God, through Jesus.  If you ever find yourself feeling that you are alone, or that you are not a part of a family: do remember that you are a crucial part of God’s story: He sent His Son to connect you with Him, now and forever!

Lord, for all your blessing I give you thanks and praise.  Thank you for connecting me to your continuing story of life and love through the gift of your Son Jesus!  Encourage me to help others discover this powerful connection in their life, so that ultimately all your children realize that they are part of your one true family!  

Matthew 1:1

“Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.”

An account of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham.