Family of God

Chronicles is a book on geneology; My head starts to spin when I try to read all these names so I am not going to bore you with who belongs to who. As you read this book, do you stop and think, "why is this important?"

We all need a sense of belonging and knowing where we came from. Geneology is very big in the US. People wanting to know a little about their ancestory and where they originally came from. In my family, we have a sense of pride that my 3rd great grandfather was Benjamin Rush. He was a doctor, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and a devout Christian. Kids that are adopted want to know where they came from even when they have been adopted into a good family.

In studying geneology in the Bible, we can understand where they came from and why they are the way they are. Even Jesus' lineage was traced showing that He came from the blood line that God said that he would. Proving once again that God's word is true.

One thing we as believers have in common; we have been adopted into the Family of God.

I'm so glad I'm a part of the Family of God,
I've been washed in the fountain, cleansed by his blood,
Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod,
For I'm a part of the family the Family of God.

You will notice we say "brother and sister" 'round here.
It's because we're a family and these are so near,
When one has a heartache, we all share the tears,
and rejoice in each victory in this family so dear.

From the door of an orphanage to the house of the king.
No longer an outcast, a new song I sing,
From rags unto riches, from the weak to the strong,
I'm not worthy to be here, but praise God I belong.