Matt 1

As I was reading Matt I, I started to think that Jesus knew where he came from, not only spiritually (from the father) but also with his earthly heritage. It Went Just Jesus who knew His heritage in those days, but every Jew knew. they Would know stories about there great ancestors.

As they grew up they would have some sense of who they are and k now that they are a part of a bigger picture, a bigger story.

We In the Western World don't grow up with that sort of history/ story surrounding us , being told the stories from day one

the exciting thing is that we have been invited to Join in the story, to be part of this bigger story-Jesus invites us into His family therefore we don't merely have to hear the great stories of Faith, from the past or our generations or from the bible they become our heritage, as we are now related to those heroes of the faith

We have a strong heritage to live in & be encouraged By.

Isaiah 51:1 says

listen to me year who pursues righteousness & who seek the Lord.know the rock from which you were cut, the quarry an which you were hewn.

I always thought that this Vs Just meant look to God, know God, he is the one who created You. But today to was reminded of this vs by the Spirit as I mediated on Matt 1. that of does point to God, who made us, but also to our heritage. that there is some value in knowing our spiritual Ancestors & heritage. We can learn from their mistakes & take courage when they got it right.

So let us encourage each otherwith our own stories of fearful,of stories of how God usedus for something.