Monday January 12, 2009 FROM A WOE TO A WOW!
Adam made love to his wife again. She gave birth to a son and named him Seth, because,she said, "God has given me another child in place of Abel, since Cain killed him." A son was also born to Seth, and he named him Enosh. At that time people began to worship the LORD. Genesis 4:25-26 In Chapter 4 of Genesis, we see that God truly provided for Cain, in many ways; probably in ways that people today would think improper for someone who killed his own brother. However, it is the first glimpse for us of God's extravagant grace - a grace that many of us have experienced - albeit not for actual murder. We also see that Adam and Eve refused to give up hope for their own family - or each other. Many people do not like the modern day translations - I do. For instance, the King James Version (note that please - version) states; "And Adam knew his wife again;..." They did much more than know one another, if you get my drift - in order to have more children, but that's getting entirely off course (I have been known to chase a rabbit or two occasionally). What Adam and Eve did was continue to stick together; joined as husband and wife, producing more children for their God. As a result, they were rewarded. After Seth was born, notice what happened: "At that time people began to worship the LORD." Is that not absolutely amazing to you? Wouldn't Seth be called - a grand-child? We all probably know of people who have been through hard times and it was those hard times that truly led them to genuinely worship God. I know - I'm one of them. Of course, we also know folks who have experienced the opposite - right? I've been there as well. I know what it feels like to be on both sides of the proverbial line between belief and unbelief and one is miserable; while the other side can be - at times. Father, again we praise You and thank You for Your Word, for the wisdom it brings us - when we are willing to soak it in. Please help us be more willing - without having to go through hard times. Thank You. ******************************************* O. Addison Gethers e-mail address : [email protected] or [email protected] window live messenger: [email protected] aim: durangoadd64 skype: cowboys62 yahoo messenger: OADDISONGETHERS --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Deaf-Blind Inspirational Life Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/DBILG?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
