Two Questions and Two Answers

Genesis 2-4

Reading through Genesis was a reminder of how much God takes time to still know His creation even though they have sinned.

God I find it amazing how you started conversation with both generations by asking, “Where are you?”, and “Where is Abel your brother”.  Lord, I know the two greatest commandments flow from these two questions when I think about it.  Surely, you want me to know where I am with you daily.  I do not want to end up sinning, but you know I will.  You continuously walk with me pressing in my heart asking me that same question.  Many times, I will say that I do fall and I need to pray to you to save me from the sin that is crouching at the door.  I do thank you Lord that I was able to come to you during my retreat.  Well, it was not like I couldn’t, but you kept pressing in and kept speaking to me in some many different ways that I can only notice.

The second question that you asked is a reminder of the second commandment.  When you asked Cain where his brother was at, you knew.  Nonetheless, this is a reminder of where are my brothers and sisters in Christ.  Or even in general seek your love, mercy, and grace, so I can do the same to others.  Although Cain committed a sin, you promised him protection.  As much as you forgive me 70 times 7, I need to do the same. 

Surely Lord, your commandments were in placed before the fall.  Then after the fall you were in the business of restoring everything with a gentle touch.  Only You Christ can do that.  May you teach me as well.  Thank you for this morning and may I take joy and heart in today's Word.  May I treasure it in my heart.