BROTHERLY HATE OR BROTHER’S KEEPER: Devotion for Saturday April 9, 2016
Text: Genesis 4:3 – 12 Memory verse: v 9
Cain’s failures hinged on his reaction to God’s rebuke (Gen. 4:6–7). This deteriorated into brotherly hate instead of brother’s keeper. We don’t know why God rejected Cain’s sacrifice. But instead of listening to God, learning, and changing his ways, he reacted impulsively. Cain was wrong, yet he would not accept responsibility for or deal with it. He countered God’s correction with anger and denial. After Cain’s sacrifice was rejected, God gave him the chance to right his wrong and try again. God even encouraged him to do so, but Cain proudly refused.
The rest of Cain’s life is a startling example of what happens to those who refuse to admit their mistakes. It also shows what happens when we blame others for our problems and allow anger to build. It is important we learn from Cain’s mistakes. We should not be too proud to analyse our actions and utterances especially when people point out faults in what we say or do. Beloved, anytime someone suggests you are wrong, especially God, take an honest look at yourself, and make the necessary changes. It will save you crying, had I known.
Food for Thought: Pride and grace do not dwell together.
Prayer: Lord, help me to always accept my mistakes and make changes whenever it is necessary in Jesus name.
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