Jeremiah 31: 29, “In those days they will not say again,
‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, And the children’s teeth are set on age.’”
Not say again,
Some commentaries say that this phrase is a proverb from
Ezekiel used as an excuse for the sins of the fathers becoming the child’s
burden or consequence.
Perhaps our modern version might also be the embarrassing
relative no one wants to include in public events for fear of what they will
reveal, or how they will act, or remind family of fearful characteristics.
Or perhaps we are the ones to inherit the “black sheep”
struggles and are the rejected ones.
But the Lord says, “They will not say again.” He calls each
person to be accountable now and no longer blame any of our actions, or
reactions, on heritage or family traits or any other excuse we can attempt to
manipulate.
From the Lord’s perspective we are each responsible for
ourselves—attitudes and actions.
To Him. For Him. Under Him.
He who loved us so much that He went to the cross to remove
the presence and power of sin’s grip on our lives. A new inheritance to
remember and accept. One to one. He
has absorbed the cost of our sins for each of us.
Lord, please conform us to Your image and Your heart and
Your purpose. Thank you for Your grace.
Your thoughts,
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