Spiritual Succession

 Scripture:

“All of these descendants of Obed-edom, including their sons and grandsons—sixty-two of them in all—were very capable men, well qualified for their work.”  ‭‭1 Chronicles‬ ‭26‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

Obed-Edom here is observed as the father and grandfather of sixty-two men who were exceptional in every way. They were all very capable and well-qualified for their work. When a place was needed for the Ark of the Covenant to reside for a while, Obed-Edom’s house was the place it was put. The man who was diligent about raising his sons and grandsons well, was trusted with the presence of the Lord.

Application:

When we take care of our part of raising up sons and daughters in the Kingdom, God will bless us with His presence as well. When we make God’s business, our business, He will make us people of influence. Obed-Edom wasn’t after building a fortified place for God’s presence. He was after raising sons and grandsons, then God blessed him powerfully. We must focus on raising great sons and daughters, then God will bless with everything we need.

Prayer:

Father, help me to invest more and more in the sons and grandsons You have blessed me with spiritually. Let my real sons be blessed and show me how to train them. Let my spiritual sons and daughters be blessed in every way. Help me to know how to raise them well and give them what they need to be successful. I want all my children to walk in the blessing of God.

Yours Forever,

Jeff