What can we learn about God's faithfulness from 1 Chronicles 8:26? Text of the Verse “Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,” (1 Chronicles 8:26) Why a List of Names Matters • Genealogies frame the storyline of redemption; every name is proof that God’s covenant promises were carried forward. • The tribe of Benjamin, though small, is cataloged in detail to show that no portion of God’s people is overlooked. • Recording seemingly ordinary individuals underscores that divine faithfulness reaches every household, not just the famous ones. What This Reveals about God’s Faithfulness • Faithfulness in Detail – God preserves exact names, demonstrating meticulous care (cf. Luke 12:7). • Faithfulness across Generations – From Abraham to post-exile Israel, each generation is linked, proving the Lord “remembers His covenant forever” (Psalm 105:8-10). • Covenant Reliability – Benjamin’s line had to endure for the promised Messiah to come through Israel; God ensured that continuity (2 Samuel 7:12-16). • Personal Significance – If God faithfully records Shamsherai, Shehariah, and Athaliah, He will surely remember every believer’s service and struggle (Hebrews 6:10). Supporting Scriptures • Genesis 15:5 – God’s promise to multiply Abraham’s offspring. • Deuteronomy 7:9 – “Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God…” • Isaiah 49:15 – A mother may forget, “yet I will not forget you.” • Matthew 1:1-16 – Genealogy of Jesus, confirming that every name counts in God’s plan. Living This Truth Today • Trust God with the small, unnoticed details of life; His faithfulness extends to them. • Remember that your obedience today becomes part of a testimony that can bless future generations. • Find confidence in trials, knowing the same God who kept Benjamin’s records keeps His promises to you (1 Corinthians 1:9). |
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