Unfaithful

1 Samuel 15-16; 1 Chronicles 5; Matthew 1 

 “The people of the half tribe of Manassah were numerous…They were brave warriors, famous men and heads of their families. But they were unfaithful to the God of their fathers and prostituted themselves to the gods of the peoples of the land whom God had destroyed before them…”

1 Chronicles 5:23-25

The size of our crowds and the bravery and fame of our leaders are all irrelevant if we are unfaithful to God. More than that; if our numbers, names, and fame cause us to walk in pride so that we worship these outward signs of success, we must humble ourselves and repent. When the blessing of the first born went to Manassah and the blessing was used to prostitute themselves to other gods, they provided an example to every other doubly blessed part of God’s kingdom, those who also thought their numbers, wealth, fame, or leadership excused them from faithfulness and obedience to the Word and ways of God. God still judges sin with consequences.

In the midst of his blessings, will we humble ourselves before God, choosing faithful obedience to him?

“Lord God, thank you for your blessings, favor, anointing, and love. I humble myself before you and choose to live faithfully under your mighty hand, for your glory.”