YOUR PAST DOES NOT MATTER TO GOD: The Story of Tamar

And our God of a 2^nd Chance continues His work of goodness...in the story of Tamar.

Gen 38: 6-30

 

Vs 7      Her husband was so wicked, God slew him. Just imagine what she went through in his hands

Vs 6, 8   When she was married, it was an arrangement; now again, her opinion was not sought as she was given to her late husband’s younger brother who was obviously no better than her 1^st

Vs 9, 10   He used her as a ‘thing’ for his satisfaction. He was also, so bad God had to slay him. 
[God desires our satisfaction, even sexually; He cares about the issues of our lives. He cares about how our spouses treat us.]

Vs 11       Obviously in those days, women had no rights. Her father-in-law commanded that she return to her father’s house and remain a widow till his last son grows up. He deprived her of her youth, her freedom, her life and he deceived her. Imagine, remaining a childless widow for life.

Vs 14       She had to take matters into her hands when she saw that there will be no respite.

Used, Abused & Dumped – Tamar!

Vs 16-23   They could do what was wrong to her because they thought nobody could see them and yet they were her worst accusers.

Vs 24        Your worst accusers are most times the worst offenders.

Vs 25-26    She was vindicated by wisdom. What wisdom to have asked for the items she took from Judah instead of money. 
Vs 27-30    The outcome of her escapade was the birth of twin boys Perez and Zarah. 
Perez was the 2nd generation in the lineage of Jesus.

Though man may have taken advantage of your vulnerable situation, God always has a better plan. He neither sleeps nor slumbers, He sees and hears everything you're going through. In His own time, He lifts the vulnerable and downtrodden to a place of honour.

Used, Abused, Dumped & LIFTED – Tamar!