Because of one man’s obedience (Abraham), God blessed future generations and individuals. They didn’t earn it or deserve it.

Jeremiah 29 records that, because of Shemaiah, a false prophet in Babylon, his offspring would also be punished. Actually, verse 32 implies he wouldn’t even have any offspring (but if he did, they wouldn’t ever get to see “the good that I will do to My people.”) His children would suffer for their father’s poor choices.

How blessed I am to have been born into a godly heritage. I only knew two grandparents, but both were godly men who loved Jesus. And though I never met them, I know my grandmas did too. I didn’t do anything to deserve this honor, but I am eternally grateful.

My husband did not experience the same blessing growing up, but he became the chosen one to stop the line of unbelief in his family. In God’s mercy, He gave him Halsey, his godfather, to encourage him in the right direction.

My choices affect future generations.

A 2023 Update. My children are blessed because of their heritage, and to their credit, now my grandchildren are being taught in the ways of the Lord. I pray for them daily to walk in the godly steps of their great-great grandparents.