Judah, exiled in Babylon for 70 years, was allowed to go back to their homeland.  Babylon was conquered by the Medes-Persian empire and King Cyrus permitted all exiles the opportunity to return to their homeland. 

  When those who took up this powerful head of a new empire by returning to their homeland in Judah, they needed to be reminded of their history.
  Whoever wrote their history had a godly point of view. 

  What about your history?  If you look back, can you see that God had a part in your history?
  Your history is your legacy for future generations.  What will your legacy become?

  In 1 & 2 Chronicles genealogies are given.  Do you know your genealogy?  Were your ancestors believers in the living God?  Did they live their lives out by their faith in God?

 1 Chronicles reminds the returning exiles of their ancestor King David and how God worked in this man’s life.  David built an Altar to worship God and prepared for the building of the first temple. 

  It is important to tell your family’s history from a godly perspective.  Do you even know it?  If not, why not begin building a legacy now so future generations will know your beliefs about God and how God works in your life?

  The nation of Judah and Israel histories can be known by reading 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, and 1 & 2 Chronicles. 

  King David had a heart for his God.  It is apparent in the book of Psalms, most of which David wrote.
  What David wrote, how he lived and believed in the One True God became a part of the family history of Israel.

Think about this!

Do you have a heart for God?
Is it apparent in your life as you walk through each day?
Does your family know of your belief in the living God, follower of Christ?

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