Tuesday – Pentateuch
Reading – Genesis 49-50
Highlight Verse:
“The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from his descendants, until the coming of the one to whom it belongs, the one whom all nations will honor.”
Genesis 49:10 NLT
Judah was the 4th son.
Normally, the firstborn became the leader of the clan on the patriarch’s passing.
In the clan of Israel, that role fell on Judah.
Why?
I wanted to say that it was because Judah looked out for others and had more integrity than his brothers.
But a quick look at Judah’s life disproved that idea. In most ways he was just as bad as his brothers.
As far as I can tell, this blessing of Judah was mainly prophetic.
The people of Judah produced David.
They remained faithful to God longer than the other tribes.
And most importantly, Jesus came from Judah.
The clan I came from has had its share of questionable characters.
It’s also been home to those with more noble personalities.
My hope is to lead my little part of our clan with such integrity that we may be seen as faithful.
How do you use your influence to bring more faithfulness and integrity to your clan?
Who in your clan has influenced you to be more faithful?
Walk in the Light 