The Curse on Ham

And he drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent. Genesis 9:21

Steps 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

When Noah became drunk with wine he was uncovered in his tent. It appears that Ham saw his father’s nakedness and was not embarrassed nor did he cover his father. He apparently told his other two brothers and they were concerned about their father and his vulnerable condition. They respected Noah’s condition and walked into the tent backwards and covered their father’s nakedness. When Noah sobered up and found out what happened he prophesied that attitude and behaviors of Ham would pass on to the children and unless the children came to God to get help the behavior pattern would effect the children unto the third and fourth generation. Exodus 20:4-5. This same thing would happen to the descendents of Shem and Japheth but in a positive manner. Thus the impact of wine on our descendents.

Prayer for Today: Please God, help us to be aware of our behaviors and thoughts. Help us to recognize that our decisions effect not only ourselves, but also our children and loved ones as well. Help us to come to You to get help in these delicate areas. Help us to choose You today so that we can lessen the negative effects and amplify the positive. Thank You for Your love and care.