Wed. Nov. 16, 2011 The Journey 2011-12

Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, "With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man." Later she gave birth to his brother Abel.

Good Salvation Wednesday Morning, my dear brothers and sisters. Today we pray for the unsaved and for those of us who are saved, born again, washed in the blood, walking with Jesus Christians, we need to pray that He helps us to seek out the lost and bring them to Him to be saved. Other prayer requests today, for Vicki, Carol Harris, Judy, and the whole Penn State mess. Pray that God heals the victims and that those involved will pray to be forgiven.

Let's start today by asking God to forgive us. Each of us are on our own for this one.

Dear Father in Heaven, I know I am a sinner and only by the grace of Jesus and His blood am I forgiven. Yet still I mess up and sin, and ask this day to be washed clean again. In Jesus' Name, I pray. Amen.

The Journey 2011-12 Genesis 4:1 - Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, "With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man." 2 Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. (NIV)

As they grew up, Abel worked the flocks and Cain worked the dirt. Later Cain brought forth to the Lord some fruits of his labor as did his brother Abel. The Lord looked with favor at what Abel brought forth but He did not look with favor at what Cain brought. This upset Cain and made him mad!! Angry!! Why would the Lord look with favor on one offering and not the other?The Bible tells us that Abel brought forth fat portions from some of his first born. It does not say that Cain brought forth things from his first crop. While I am reading between the lines on this one this morning and asking God to help me, it appears to me that Abel gave to God from the top, and maybe Cain did not bring in from the first fruits but brought forth later... In our giving we should be giving off the top, and not what might be left over. The Lord even asked Cain why he was angry and told him if he did what was right He would also be looked upon with favor.

But Cain was still upset and invited his brother to come to the fields with him. While in the fields Cain attack Abel and killed him.

Thus we had THE FIRST MURDER. When the Lord asked Cain about his brother and where he might be Cain replied. "Who am I, my brother's keeper?" The Lord told Cain that Abel's blood cried out from the earth. Then the Lord put Cain under a curse and had driven him from the grounds that he worked... Tomorrow more on that FIRST MURDER.

In closing today you can see that this was not just the first murder but the first domestic fight. And it does not end even to this date. Evil, Satan remains very busy, and the only way to get rid of Satan in your life is to live your life for Jesus. Even with that Satan will try and get you. When Satan comes after you, stop and drop. Get on your knees and talk to God. And when Satan is letting you alone, stop and drop, get on your knees and give thanks. Amen.

Now go forth and please take time to read Genesis Chapter 4 and yes. by all means share your blessings. Love ya, Pastor Dan.