Blood
An excellent chapter and very challenging.
I found the description of the murder of Abel disturbing in that it brought out all the thoughts that probably go through the mind of someone who carries out a premeditated murder.
The line, "The boys resembled their father more than their Father" really spoke to me. For many years, my father was always the one who I went to in times of trouble; always the one who I looked up to. But I know deep down that he was human like the rest of us and my Father is the one true Father who is always there for me.
This chapter also reminded me of an incident from when I was about 6, maybe 7 years old. I remember throwing a rock at a next door neighbour kid, from above him, when we were playing out in front of our houses. It was done in anger and the kid ended up in hospital as the rock hit him on the back of the head! Oh boy did I get it that day! And I think that Steven has got it right when he writes about anger and envy infecting our relationships.
But thankfully we are forgiven even though we are 'fallen' and whilst I recognise that I am a sinner saved by grace, I also recognise the need to daily come before the Lord so that I can keep 'short accounts' with Him.
I found the description of the murder of Abel disturbing in that it brought out all the thoughts that probably go through the mind of someone who carries out a premeditated murder.
The line, "The boys resembled their father more than their Father" really spoke to me. For many years, my father was always the one who I went to in times of trouble; always the one who I looked up to. But I know deep down that he was human like the rest of us and my Father is the one true Father who is always there for me.
This chapter also reminded me of an incident from when I was about 6, maybe 7 years old. I remember throwing a rock at a next door neighbour kid, from above him, when we were playing out in front of our houses. It was done in anger and the kid ended up in hospital as the rock hit him on the back of the head! Oh boy did I get it that day! And I think that Steven has got it right when he writes about anger and envy infecting our relationships.
But thankfully we are forgiven even though we are 'fallen' and whilst I recognise that I am a sinner saved by grace, I also recognise the need to daily come before the Lord so that I can keep 'short accounts' with Him.
posted by Dave. at
6:06 AM
3 Comments:
great post, Dave, I think you are right on
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dangermama, at 8:51 AM
This chapter also reminded me of being young and my brother pushing me down because I was beating him at racing home. I ended up with the back of my head split open and him begging, "Don't tell mom...don't tell mom" as the blood ran down the back of my shirt.
Little kids...we just have no way to control those impulses but when it carries over into adulthood? That's what I'll never understand.
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HeyJules, at 9:21 AM
I find it interesting that deep down we know the limits of man and yearn to go to the one true Father.
Great thoughts, Dave. Glad you posted. :D
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Pilot Mom, at 9:24 AM
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