Scripture:
Genesis 4-6
Notable Hebrew words:
- panim (countenance) Gen 4:5-8
- timsal (from mashal, master) Gen. 4:7
- tamin (blameless) Gen. 6:9
- saddiq (righteous) Gen 6:9
- halak (walk) Gen 6:9
- chen (favor/grace) Gen. 6:8
Observations
- Eve recognized God’s help even with something natural Gen 4:1
- Abel brought the first of his produce. It was also animals, only blood can cover sin. There are a few reasons God might have disapproved of Cain offering, his heart. This post considers them.
- When our countenance falls, we operate more in our flesh, and more prone to sin if we do not master it Gen 4:7
- God knew the hearts of the people and saw their evil Gen. 6:5
- Noah lived for God despite everyone around him doing evil Gen. 6:9
Application:
- Know that God helps us in the everyday
- Know God sees me (even the intentions of my heart) amidst the billions of people on the earth
- Strive to stay faithful despite what others are doing
Prayer:
I am thankful You aren’t just in the miracle moments, but in the everyday. What might be perceived as normal to others, may have been with your assistance, even unknowingly. Help me to be obedient despite what others are doing around me.
Scriptures that come to mind:
Psalms 21:2 – Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart.
