Weekly Meditation – Genesis 4:3-7

FILED UNDER

Blog, Meditations, Scriptures

POSTED ON

January 23, 2022

God’s word provides clear instruction to His children. As we meditate on His Word, we find exactly what we need to continue our journey through this life.

This week, our passage for meditation is Genesis 4:3-7.

When it was time for the harvest, Cain presented some of his crops as a gift to the Lord. Abel also brought a gift—the best portions of the firstborn lambs from his flock. The Lord accepted Abel and his gift, but he did not accept Cain and his gift. This made Cain very angry, and he looked dejected. “Why are you so angry?” the Lord asked Cain. “Why do you look so dejected? You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.”
Genesis 4:3-7 NLT

PAUSE

Approaching the word of God for meditation requires us to pause (the creation of space).

Create an environment to reduce interruption of thought.
Grab some resources, like different bible versions or commentaries.
Quiet your thoughts in order to receive God’s wisdom and instruction.

How happy is the one who does not walk in the advice of the wicked
or stand in the pathway with sinners or sit in the company of mockers!
Instead, his delight is in the LORD’s instruction,
and he meditates on it day and night.
He is like a tree planted beside flowing streams that bears its fruit in its season and whose leaf does not wither.
Whatever he does prospers.
Psalm 1:1-3

PRAY

Heavenly Father, Thank you for the gift of God-inspired scripture. It is through Your word that I am able to gain heavenly instruction. God, use this meditation time to impart Your wisdom into my spirit. Teach me more about who You are, Lord. Show me how to become a better image bearer and shine Your light into this world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

*This is a prayer starter. Feel free to modify as the Spirit leads you.

PONDER

Review the passage.
- Explore the context.
  - Who was the author? Who was the original audience?
  - When was it written? Are there any historical events taking place?
  - What is the overall message of this book of the bible?
- Explore the language.
  - Review different translations.
  - Are there any themes in the language?
  - Review cross references from different areas of the bible.
- Explore further.
  - Review trusted commentaries.
  - Where does this story fit into the bigger story of redemption?
  - What principles are found in the passage?
Listen for God’s wisdom.
Examine your takeaways.
Look for ways to apply what you have learned.

PRAY(SE)

As your meditation time begins to wrap up, honor God through prayer and praise for new insights and wisdom from His Heavenly Kingdom.

Share this post

Popular Posts

In His Presence

My mother says, “Old makes way for new” and the cold days of December are no exception. They make way for a fresh new year each January. The days after New Year’s always feel full of potential and anticipation to me. While many people are looking forward to the coming year or accomplishing new goals and resolutions, I take this time to look back. It’s always eye-opening to see how little decisions add up; and how one small shift changes the trajectory of life. I truly believe that taking time to reflect during the month of January re-centers my vision for the year ahead.

Even in the Waiting – Advent Reflection

They all waited. They yielded themselves to a timeline beyond their wildest imaginations and the result was a blessing to all humanity.

And the Advent season reminds us that we must wait too….

christmas tree with white and gold ornaments

Advent Reflections – Even in the Waiting – Day 5

The passage illustrates the importance of being a beacon of light in dim, dark places, as guided by Luke 11:33-36. One must not let comfort lead to dulled awareness, but instead consciously illuminate one’s environment. It urges self-reflection on how one’s personal light can lead others towards embracing Jesus.

gold white christmas tree ornaments, a christmas card, and pen

Advent Reflections – Even in the Waiting – Day 4

The Lord’s Prayer 11 Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2 And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread, 4 and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone

Weekly Meditation – Genesis 4:3-7

PAUSE

PONDER

PRAY(SE)

Like this:

Related