Jeremiah chapter 35 verses 18-19 NIV
Then Jeremiah said to the family of the Rekabites, “This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: ‘You have obeyed the command of your forefather Jehonadab and have followed all his instructions and have done everything he ordered.’ Therefore this is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: ‘Jehonadab son of Rekab shall never fail to have a descendant to serve me.’”
Every time I read these verses I am impacted by the obedience and steadfastness of Jehonadab’s descendants. Jehonadab son of Rechab is remembered as a figure of integrity and devotion, whose influence shaped the Rechabite community’s enduring commitment to a lifestyle of simplicity and obedience to God. His alliance with Jehu and the subsequent commendation of the Rechabites by God underscore the importance of faithfulness and the impact of godly leadership across generations. He must have been a true follower, and his influence extended well beyond his lifetime. I wonder if our influence as Christians will have the same long-lasting effect? What a privilege and blessing that would be. Dear Lord, I pray that You would keep me in the place of earnestness and integrity that would,
even in a small part, point others to You. I ask in Jesus’ Name. Amen.