In the last decade, genealogy websites have reported astounding growth. One of the most popular, Ancestry.com, reports over one billion user names and conservatively estimates having four billion names on record. Obviously, a great many people worldwide are wondering, “How did I get here?”

Up, go out from among my people, both you and the people of Israel.

Exodus 12:31

From Bible times to today, Hebrew people relate their national heritage to their children by telling the fascinating story of how their ancestors moved out of Egyptian slavery into a promised land. During Passover season the story is related along with ceremonial observations based around family and food. It’s an important time and most adults believe it is a great blessing to prepare the next generation for its place on Earth by explaining the past in rich detail.

People of faith, pray today for young people in America. Whatever you are doing to observe this season of spiritual significance, do not neglect to teach the next generation about what has made the United States a country blessed by God. Do your part to help them understand how this nation got here – and how belief in Jesus Christ is the only hope for America’s future.

Recommended Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21