Rejoicing In The Word For Ladies – Generations – Part 1 (June 2025)
“Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.” (Psa. 90:1-2)
The Bible speaks to generational histories and topics frequently. There are some wonderful lessons that are found in God’s Word concerning this subject. As the days of summer fly by, hopefully with plenty of sun and fun, let’s take a few moments to consider something far more steadfast and enduring- God’s Word to the generations.
1) God records the generations by name.
“These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens” Gen. 2:4. If you have spent any time reading the first few books of the Bible, you are well aware of the comprehensive birth records that God preserved for us of the generations of His people. Isn’t it mind-blowing to think that God has that same knowledge about every one of His human creations from the beginning of time until the end of time?! No wonder the psalmist says, “Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.”
2) God honors individuals in generations.
“These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God” Gen. 6:9; “And the sons of Tola; Uzzi, and Rephaiah, and Jeriel, and Jahmai, and Jibsam, and Shemuel….they were valiant men of might in their generations….” 1 Chron. 7:2. We can be inspired by the example of those who were just and perfect, or valiant, in their generation. There are many cases of individuals that God chose to point out to us in Scriptures as honorable “in their generation.” It motivates me to ask how I am serving my Savior in my generation.
3) God makes generational promises.
In the following verses, God’s word is promised as steadfast “for perpetual generations,” “to all generations,” and “to a thousand generations.” These are just a few reminders of the reliability of the promises God makes in His Word.
“And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations” Gen. 9:12; “The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations” Psa. 33:11; “He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations” Psa. 105:8.
4) Each generation comes to an end.
This truth brings the value of eternal priorities into focus. Our time on earth is very short.
“And Joseph died, and all his brethren, and all that generation” Ex. 1:6; “And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the Lord…” Judg. 2:10; “For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?” Prov. 27:24.
5) There are generational memorials worth keeping.
“And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the Lord throughout your generations….” Ex. 12:14.
The children of Israel built altars as testimonials to future generations, established feast days, and more. It is a healthy thing for us to raise up standards and victories worth remembering for the next generation in our homes and churches.
May we show forth His praise in this generation! (-V.K.S.)