Today’s devotion comes from Genesis 4:16-26. Here is a link to the chapter, so you can read it.
We will focus on verses 25 and 26.
“Adam had relations with his wife again; and she gave birth to a son, and named him Seth, for, she said, “God has appointed me another offspring in place of Abel, for Cain killed him.” To Seth, to him also a son was born; and he called his name Enosh. Then men began to call upon the name of the Lord.” Genesis 4:25-26.
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God comforts. When we experience sorrow, let us remember the “God of all comfort”. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4.
God shows lovingkindness. “… I am the Lord who exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,” declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 9:24.
God restores. We are reminded of all the losses that Job suffered. But, “The Lord restored the fortunes of Job when he prayed for his friends, and the Lord increased all that Job had twofold.” Job 42:10
“The Lord will sustain him upon his sickbed; In his illness, You restore him to health.” Psalm 41:3
Not only does God restore earthly things, as He did in today’s Scripture for Adam in Eve in appointing another offspring in place of Abel, God provides us with spiritual blessings, as He did in today’s Scripture: “Then men began to call upon the name of the Lord.” Verse 26.
“He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3
“Restore to me the joy of Your salvation And sustain me with a willing spirit.” Psalm 51:12
“O God, restore us And cause Your face to shine upon us, and we will be saved.” Psalm 80:3
“… Let him give heed to these things, And consider the lovingkindnesses of the Lord.” Psalm 107:43.
“41 But He sets the needy securely on high away from affliction,
And makes his families like a flock.
42 The upright see it and are glad;
But all unrighteousness shuts its mouth.
43 Who is wise? Let him give heed to these things,
And consider the lovingkindnesses of the Lord.” Psalm 107:43.
And makes his families like a flock.
42 The upright see it and are glad;
But all unrighteousness shuts its mouth.
43 Who is wise? Let him give heed to these things,
And consider the lovingkindnesses of the Lord.” Psalm 107:43.
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