Successors

From the story of Cain and his descendents, one after another is full of sin and perverse that our current civilization mirrors. The violence and sexual media and lifestyle that we have today. With much wickedness and arrogance, we even boast about such things.

But for those who follows the way of Abel and seek God in all his ways, will always find mercy and life. In opinion, Abel tended flocks and gave the first borns to God as an offering because he probably knew God also killed the animals as an atonement for Adam and Eve's sin. I believed Adam followed what God did, and love God. Hence gaining favor from God.

Yet however, he was killed and murdered by his very own brother who he grew up with. How amazing one can kill another who they live together with in the their lives. This comes as a warning that such hatred and murderous intend can be anywhere, any time and anyone.

However the good news is that, Seth came in replacement with Abel which is Adam-like. Probably a man closest to God, from him came Enosh which means weakness. Where we come before GOD in our weaknesses and utter worship. The pioneer worshipers of God came from Enosh and thats what we need in the current day. Not a succession of economy, politics, power or wealth, but a succession of Godly people, Godly Worshipers.

Prayer:
Lord, i pray that my life and my weaknesses may find favor in your eyes, that your strength be made perfect in me. That i will live my life as a worshiper to you, a Godly man after your heart. I want to find favor in your eyes and acceptance in my righteous offerings to you. Humble my heart in the area of my sin, and let confess my sins to you all the days of life, that i maybe continually purify by you.

In Jesus Holy and merciful name,
Amen.

SIN

Had begin my new journey of bible study on Genesis with BSF and to do my own study on the 2 books of Kings before i proceed back to the letters of Paul. Haven been able to journal down my thpughts for a while due to some work and struggles. But lets continue what I have started.

A lesson from Eve on how SIN happened

1. Eve paid attention to listen to the devil
2. She stir her self desires by looking at the forbidden fruit.
3. She took the fruit.
4. She ate the fruit.
5. And than she gave Adam the fruit to eat.

We must cut sin off as early as possible before it accumulates and spreads on to others as well, the further it goes the harder to rewind. We need to learn to be aware of the voices of the devil, and remove it at once. The first step of mistake that Eve took that eventually lead her to death. And we must learn to trust and obey God in loyalty and not to listen to the devils lies.

Things that i've learned so far from the first 3 chapters:

1. I am made to enjoy a good relationship with God, not out of obligation.
2. God gave all of us responsibilities like work, family and church.
3. It takes the temper and self desire to make us fall into sin.

Somethings that i've learn from my mentor recently that i want to apply deeply into my life:

1. Have faith to surrander 
2. The stillness to know God
3. The silence to hear God
4. And the sensitivity to obey

Personal prayer:

Lord, i want to obey you all the days of my life. To enjoy your presence and love for me. Help me avoid sin and resist temptation whenever it happens. Allow me to recognize the voice of the devil, and avoid and stop listening to him at all cost. Give me the heart to seek first the Kingdom of God, and these things will be given unto me.

In Jesus name, Amen.