The Promise of Jonadab

In the face of looming threats against the nation of Israel and God's honor, one man took hold of the words of God and believed them in a way few of his contemporaries did. He made a plan and with God's help followed that plan and led his family to do the same. He lived to see and participate in the fulfillment of some of God's words, but not all of them. Two hundred fifty years later when those prophecies were fulfilled, he would not be alive to witness the faithfulness of his descendants and the vindication of his own faithfulness....They had survived the first calamity, but their security and continuation as a family was in question when they met Jeremiah in the Temple. Unlike Abraham who heard the promise but never saw its fulfillment, Jonadab never heard the little-known promise about his family that emerged from the lips of the prophet Jeremiah. As though obedience to God were its own reward, he lived without ever receiving in this life the sure word of promise that would be given to his descendants. For the unswerving obedience and the faithfulness of his descendants, he received clearly one of the most extraordinary promises ever given to any father and his family in the Bible....

"Nothing should be more important to Christian parents than the continued strong faith of their children and following generations of the family. The Promise of Jonadab speaks to parents' hearts. Biblical history, personal anecdotes, examples from around the world - it makes for powerful Christian parents." - T. C. Pinckney, Brigadier General, USAF Ret.

"...Both visionary and practical. Young parents especially will find sound suggestions here for putting intentional fiber into the habits and standards of the families they are called to lead." - Joel Belz, Founder, World Magazine