January 3

I noticed something interesting in the genealogies today. First there were people who were the “father” of people who did certain things, (like played the harp). We might not be able to “father” people who were the first to do certain things, but we can raise a standard, hone a skill or talent that we can and should pass down to our children and/or our disciples. (We can create a trademark – thanks Pastor Heather for a great sermon!)

Did you notice where Joseph’s line came from, Seth. It was Seth’s line that was detailed in Genesis 5 and in Luke 3. Not Cain, Seth. While God did spare Cain, there were definite consequences for his sin. God warned him – personally! He said that sin was crouching at his door – but he must master it! What was the sin? Jealousy and anger! Those provoked him to kill his brother and be marked forever by it! People of God, whatever sin is crouching at your door, you MUST master it! Don’t let it ruin your life. What is done (in the past) is done, and there is nothing you can do about that. Cain couldn’t work the ground well, but he built a city! Use what you have to move forward and master that sin before it dictates the rest of your life!