Hello Church,
Family can be confusing. Sometimes you really like them and other times they annoy the heck out of you. Sometimes they appreciate you and other times they take you for granted. Sometimes they are very thoughtful and other times they don't seem to think. Is it me or do all families practice this sense of inconsistency?
Every family story is unique. Dysfunctions vary in size and scope. Blessings come in many different ways. However, as different as our stories can be, there seems to be at least one consistent dynamic.... we love them anyway.
My granddaughter Maebree turns 4 on Friday. She is another chapter in our family story and we adore her sassiness. Of course, that sassiness will be less appreciated in about 8 years or so. Isn't it interesting that what we adore one day we detest the next?
Family, of course, plays a big role in the story of Israel. Indeed, it sort of IS the story. God picks a family (Abraham) and loves on him. What begins is a family story of confusion, annoyance, appreciation, thoughtfulness and, yes, sassiness.
I invite you to think about your family story, all the good and bad and the dysfunctions and the blessings. Then consider that God, who stuck with Abraham's family for numerous generations, also sticks with you and all your generations. I know it is sometimes difficult to believe, but God really does love you that much.
So be thankful and thank God. He is our hope as years come and go. Remember that when your adorable grandchild turns into a grumpy monster.....
God is Good,
Pastor Joe
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