Good morning!
Text: Genesis 37-39; Psalm 13
In these parts of Genesis, we read the noble account of Joseph which is interrupted by the seamy story of Judah and Tamar. This same Judah who protected Joseph’s life in chapter 37 then fails to keep a promise and visits a prostitute, The Judah account is uncomfortable in its content, but it carries an important message. A pivotal verse is this:
Then Judah identified them and said, “She is more righteous than I, since I did not give her to my son Shelah.” (Genesis 38:26)
How can Tamar’s sentiment be true? On the basis that promises made and kept are of the highest value. Judah needs to have an heir that God’s plan might be fulfilled. Remember that Jesus is from the line of Judah. And God uses weak and sinful people to fulfill his plans. Aren’t you glad that God keeps his promises? Aren’t you glad that he can do that in spite of our failings?
in Him, Mike