King of Kings: An Advent Plan by New Life ChurchSample

As Jacob encounters heaven, the Lord promises him that his legacy would include a descendant through which all families would be blessed. In Matthew 1, we see that Jacob is included in the lineage of Jesus’ earthly family, meaning that God did what He said He would. Through Jacob’s descendants God gave His only Son, and whoever believes in Him will be saved. (John 3:16)  

Jacob isn’t a perfect man by any means, but he holds fast to the promises of God through the highs and lows of his family’s story. He presses on to keep his family together in the face of death, tragedy, and failure. 

Imagine where we would be if not for the perseverance of people like Jacob, who refused to give up on the promises of God. You don’t have to be the perfect parent or perfect child to be used to bring the Father’s love into your home. Just keep your eyes set on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith. (Hebrews 12:2) Whatever your family circumstance looks like, good or broken or lost, we believe there is healing and a home for you in Jesus! 

Application: Have you caused pain in your family or been hurt by a family member? Bring it to God in prayer and ask Him to heal what has been damaged. There is grace for your brokenness!