For The Sake Of His Servant

But the Lord was unwilling to destroy Judah. He preserved Judah for the sake of his servant David to whom he had promised a perpetual dynasty. (Second Kings 8:19)

Now King Hazael of Syria oppressed Israel throughout Jehoahaz’s reign. But the Lord had mercy on them and felt pity for them. He extended his favor to them because of the promise he had made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He has been unwilling to destroy them or remove them from his presence to this very day. (Second Kings 13:22-23)

Long after Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and David had died, the Lord continued to honor His word concerning them and their households. The evil acts of some of their descendants, heinous as they were, did not have the power to nullify the covenant God had made with these men of old.

Are you seeing your children or grandchildren living in a way that dishonors God? Pray for them, and take heart. Though there may be seasons in which it’s difficult to watch family members drifting from the faith, you can be sure that God will uphold His word to you. If He has given you a word concerning your descendants, then don’t be swayed by what you see happening in front of you. Hold fast to His word.

Our God keeps His promises!