How does this verse encourage us to trust in God's plan for us? The Verse in Focus 1 Chronicles 4:37: “Ziza son of Shiphi, son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah.” Why This Simple Line Matters • A chain of seemingly unknown men is preserved forever in God’s Word, proving that He notices every life. • These names sit inside Judah’s records, showing that God’s promises to that tribe—and ultimately to the Messiah—were kept generation after generation. • Each link points to God’s quiet, steady guidance, reminding us that His plan often unfolds in ordinary, unnoticed moments. The God Who Records Every Name • Scripture’s genealogies confirm God’s omniscience: He “calls the stars by name” (Psalm 147:4), so He certainly remembers people’s names. • If He values those who never made headlines, He values you. • Nothing in our story escapes His care; every season, job, move, or setback slips into His larger design. Connected Threads through Scripture • Jeremiah 29:11—God’s plans are “plans for welfare and not for calamity, to give you a future and a hope.” • Psalm 139:16—our days were “written in Your book before one of them came to be.” • Romans 8:28—He works “all things together for good to those who love Him.” • Matthew 10:29–31—if He attends to sparrows, He surely attends to His children. • Isaiah 46:10—He declares the end from the beginning; nothing can thwart His purpose. Trust-Building Truths for Us Today • God’s plan is multigenerational, so apparent delays never mean neglect. • Faithfulness in the everyday—raising families, serving quietly—echoes into eternity. • Your name, like Ziza’s, is known to the Lord; He weaves it into His redemptive tapestry. • Because He guided unnamed ancestors toward Christ’s arrival, He will guide you toward the good works He prepared beforehand (Ephesians 2:10). |
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