“This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham…” (Matthew 1:1).
Adam
“Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being” (Genesis 2:7).
Noah
“‘I am going to bring floodwaters on the earth to destroy all life under the heavens, every creature that has the breath of life in it. Everything on earth will perish. But I will establish my covenant with you, and you will enter the ark — you and your sons and your wife and your sons’ wives with you’” (Genesis 6:17-18).
Abraham
“The Lord had said to Abram, ‘Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.’ So Abram went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him” (Genesis 12:1-4).
David
“But now your kingdom will not endure; the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him ruler of his people...” (1 Samuel 13:14).
Ruth
“So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. When he made love to her, the Lord enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son…The women living there said, ‘Naomi has a son!’ And they named him Obed. He was the father of Jesse, the father of David” (Ruth 4:13, 17).
Rahab
“So the king of Jericho sent this message to Rahab: ‘Bring out the men who came to you and entered your house, because they have come to spy out the whole land.’ But the woman had taken the two men and hidden them” (Joshua 2:3-4).
God’s Purposes Are Always Accomplished
He has moved through the ages to bring about sending His Son into the world.
“But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations” (Psalm 33:11).
2. God Uses All Sorts of People
He has been willing to accept and save all people who love Him.
“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth” (Psalm 145:18).
3. God Redeems Those Who Turn to Him
He has longed to show goodness to anyone who seeks and obeys Him.
“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).
4. God Sees the End from the Beginning
He has revealed His plan to us in both the Old and the New Testaments.
“I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please’” (Isaiah 46:10).
Heather Adams is an author, speaker, and singer living in Connecticut. Heather’s passion is to equip and encourage believers to seek more of God’s truth and to experience more of His joy each day. Her book, Bow Down: The Heart of a True Worshipper is a practical, 30-day devotional about worship based on the writings of King David. Heather's blog, Worship Walk Ministries, offers weekly Scripture passages and insights to ponder. A native New Englander, Heather is settling into her home in the South, trying out local foods and watching for the alligators that live nearby!
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