Day 2 - Justice (Genesis 4 - 6, 1 Chronicles 1) - Year 2
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TODAY'S READING:

• Genesis 4, Genesis 5, 1 Chronicles 1:1-4, Genesis 6

WORD OF THE DAY:

-  Justice

In today's reading, we traverse Genesis 4 through 6 and dip into 1 Chronicles 1, uncovering profound truths about justice, mercy, and God's enduring grace amidst human failings.

Genesis 4 and 5: Our journey begins with the tragic tale of Cain and Abel. Cain, in a fit of jealousy, commits the unthinkable—murdering his brother Abel. Yet, God's mercy is evident even in this moment of profound injustice. God punishes Cain and protects him, a poignant example of divine justice intertwined with compassion.

The genealogy in Genesis 5 depicts a lineage stretching from Adam to Noah, and Lamech's words about his son Noah provide a glimpse into the toil and hardship of life post-Eden. It’s a world still reeling under the weight of sin.

1 Chronicles 1 briefly recounts the genealogy from Adam to Noah, tying the story of creation to the lineage of Israel.

In Genesis 6, the world, now populated and pulsating with life, is also wicked. The poignant words, “The Lord was sorry that He had made man on the earth,” echo the depth of God's grief over humanity's corruption. Yet Noah emerges as a beacon of righteousness. He’s a man who walks faithfully with God. What can we learn from this?

The Dance of Justice and Grace

Noah's story is a testament to the power of one man’s integrity in a world of moral decay. Under God's guidance, the ark's construction symbolizes a judgment against rampant sin and God’s provision for Noah’s family and creation.

The narratives of Cain, Abel, and Noah bring us face to face with our innate longing for justice and our profound need for grace. While we yearn for justice to prevail, we must also depend on God's grace and provision for our shortcomings and failures.

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