Turn the Heart of the Children to their Fathers

"Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord: and he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children , and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse." Malachi 4:5-6

I just have to add this scripture here. These are the last verses found in the Old Testament. Before the Second Coming of Christ, Elijah the prophet will come to the earth. This tradition and belief is practiced today among the Jewish community during Passover. A seat is placed at the table for the honored guest, Elijah. The door is left ajar to allow him to enter. This prophesy was fulfilled with the dedication of the Kirtland, Ohio Temple. Elijah came and restored the priesthood sealing power to the earth. By this sealing power families are sealed for time and eternity and generations are link together in family groups.

So what exactly makes us think about our extended families. What motivates us to seek our ancestors, to know them and find out who they were? I have found that as I turn to my ancestors and learn about them, they become real and a bond is created between us. Its like making a new friend. Once you know someone you never look at them the same, they become a part of you.