Today's Passage: 1 Chronicles 11-12

In this passage we see the beginning to David's 40 year rein as the King of Israel. It gives me a surreal feeling to think about this time in the history of God's people. From the time of this passage until David's actions with Bathsheba is often seen as the highest point of honor and success for Israel. Almost all of the rest of the Old Testament describes how God's people have fallen away from Him or how after receiving redemption from God His people fail to maintain obedience to His commands. However right here in 1 Chronicles 11 this is the beginning of the good times for Israel.

This gets me thinking about where we are currently as a nation. Not just as Americans but as a nation of believers from around the World. When our great grandchildren look back at the year 2000 and the 25-50 years following. What are they going to see about who we were and what we did as God's people? Will we be remembered as a group of successful believers who built a stronger foundation for those who follow us? Or will we be remembered as yet another generation that failed to capture what it means to truly follow Christ?

I hope you took many opportunities last week to pray about your spiritual legacy. Just like David is an important part of Jesus' legacy, so are you in the lives of everyone you share Christ with. Share the hope that you have in Jesus today with someone it could change their life!