Scattered to Serve

Genesis 10:1-5

1 Chronicles 1:5-7

Genesis 10:6-20

1 Chronicles 1:8-16

Genesis 10:21-11:26

1 Chronicles 1:17-27

God makes covenant with Noah and with all living things: God will never destroy all of life by flood and drowning. (Genesis 3:8) The rainbow is a sign, a reminder of that covenant. God also blesses the family of Noah: “...be fruitful and increase in number; multiply on the earth and increase upon it.” (Genesis 3:7)

In some ways Genesis 10-11 reports on the progress of God’s blessing under the "rainbow" covenant. The sons of Noah are fruitful; they do increase in number. They multiply on earth ... but their pride multiplies, too. (Genesis 11:4) 

How am I different from Shem? I, too, live in covenant with God. I, also, am blessed by God. My “tribe” increases in number.  And to be honest I must confess to multiplying my pride, the desire to make a great name for myself.

God, humble me. Help me to be content with the name that You give to me. Assist me to give You glory for all of the blessings I enjoy. For all of the fruitfulness of my life let me give credit and praise to You. Amen.