Day 25: In Chronicles we again see God's focus on families as he traces the geneologies of the children of Israel. Then in the 12th chapter of I Chronicles, He points out something that may seem unimportant. However, here he refers to a physical trait of some of the progeny of Benjamin. They were ambidextrous and mighty men--skilled archers.
The attention to detail in the Word of God speaks of the fact that He takes every part of our lives--talents, abilities, as well as faith and obedience and makes record of it. In the Psalms we're told that even before we are formed in secret, our parts are written down. He has a book for each of each where our special and unique personalities, intelligence, and gifts are noted.
I believe He has a very thorough bookkeeping system of debits and credits--showing what we do with the blessings and gifts we are given. The story of the distributed talents in the New Testament back me up on this.
It is amazing how certain talents are passed through our DNA from one generation to another. This is part of the intricate plan of God for the human race.. These mighty men of Ziklag in the 12th chapter, referenced above, obviously inherited their ability--perhaps from Jonathan, David's friend who was the son of Saul, a Benjamite. Jonathan was an expert marksman. It was how he got messages to David when his father wanted to kill his friend.
Just a physical attributes are passed from one generation to another, living for God, serving Him, having a heart after him--will be passed down.
My grandfather had an amazing musical talent. He, without lessons, could play any instrument. That musical ability is evidenced in so many of the children and grandchildren. It is uncanny how the interest in music and the talent to perform is inherent--even in the fifth generation.
Likewise, we find ministers and missionaries sprouting up in every generation since my grandfather's conversion. Those that embrace this godly heritage have continued to spread the Gospel. Those that have rejected it have unfortunately slipped into alcohol addiction. The good news is--grandmother's prayers have followed them, and the end is not yet, Praise the Lord!
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