God of Generations

Connecting the Pieces of the Puzzle

I could write volumes about my mother: all of her accomplishments as an artist and a teacher; all the ways she has enriched my life. If I was creating these posts in order of importance, than I would have begun with her. If I was posting topics in chronological order, then everything begins with her. But the Blueprint draws my attention to the legacy I inherited through her. The same God who chose His first covenant people through a bloodline, is the same God who chose her to be my mother—the God of Israel. (Deuteronomy 7:6)

When I was a baby, Mom had me named in the synagogue. They gave me the name Chaya Sarah, “the life of Sarah.” The Book of Genesis introduces us to Sarah, the wife of Abraham, the mother of Isaac, and thus the ancestress of all Israel. God performed a miracle in Sarah’s womb and through her we were given a Promise. Sarah was my maternal Great-grandmother's name. Through her legacy I have been introduced to the God of Promise. (Genesis 21:1-6)

The Promise that came through Abraham and Sarah became two Kingdoms, Israel and Judah. The tribe of Judah produced the great kings David and Solomon. Scripture says Yeshua, the Lion of Judah, is the root of David. My maternal great-grandfather’s name was David. The King of Kings, the "root and offspring of David," also calls himself "Bright Morningstar.” (Revelation 22:16)

My great-grandparents, Sarah and David, had three daughters. They named one of their daughter's Estelle—Estelle means star. She married Solomon, my maternal grandfather, named after King Solomon, the wise king who built the first temple. The Book of Kings provides a detailed narrative about the temple's construction. It credits Solomon for placing the Ark of the Covenant in the Holy of Holies, a

sacred chamber within the temple that only the High Priest of Israel could enter. (1 Kings 8:1-30)

If we consider the Old Testament within the arc of revelation that unfolds in the Bible, and the foretelling of our Messiah, then we have to stop to appreciate just how profound this is. The Spirit of God once dwelled within Solomon's temple, accessible only to a high priest through ritual sacrifice. Not only have we all been given direct access to the Spirit of God through Yeshua—it is through His sacrifice that our bodies are now temples of the Holy Spirit—an inheritance received from God of the Temple. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)

My maternal grandparents, Solomon and Estelle, had two children. Their son Emanuel, which means God with us. And their daughter, my mother, Renee—which means reborn or born-again.

The King of Kings determined that a Jewyorican girl from New York would be the daughter of Renee, the daughter of Estelle, the daughter of Sarah. God chose their their names in a way that tells His story as clearly as it tells my own.

I am the first in this lineage to openly receive Yeshua, the Messiah, as my Savior. I wont debate what that means for the salvation of my ancestors—I don't dare to judge God's divine plan or how my family fits in it. I aim to honor God imparting what I have been given to the next generation. I collect the pieces.

When the Holy Spirit puts together the pieces it reveals His bigger picture. The God of Israel was gracious to the mother of a Promise... she gave birth to the Bright Morning Star... through whom we would be born again... so that the Spirit of God could dwell within us.

I stand in awe of how carefully detailed he writes all of our stories.

If we devote ourselves to seeking out the pieces of our familial puzzles, we will inevitably uncover the God of Generations.

I will exalt you, my God and King,  and praise your name forever and ever. I will praise you every day; yes, I will praise you forever. Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise!    No one can measure his greatness. Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power.

I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor    and your wonderful miracles. Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue;    I will proclaim your greatness. Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness; they will sing with joy about your righteousness.

The Lord is merciful and compassionate,  slow to anger and filled with unfailing love. The Lord is good to everyone.  He showers compassion on all his creation.  All of your works will thank you, Lord, and your faithful followers will praise you.

They will speak of the glory of your kingdom; they will give examples of your power. They will tell about your mighty deeds  and about the majesty and glory of your reign. For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. You rule throughout all generations. (Psalm 145:1-13)

Peace,

kt

May God continue to bless my mother and our family through my children, and their children—that they may walk in His Promises for generations to come. Shalom, KT