Cain murdered his brother Abel, his own flesh and blood; for the shedding of innocent blood, God placed a mark on Cain. His sense of well-being was sacrificed in the violence, and Cain’s mentality changed—”a fugitive and vagabond you shall be.” His livelihood would now work against him, would turn on him, and consume his profits. 

Cain’s anguish was immediate. Acknowledging his feelings of separation from the Lord, paranoia followed. As was the case with Abel’s murder—when an innocent person is harmed, the one responsible descends into fear’s torment that at some point and in some way, he will be the victim, at the hands of someone stronger.   

Many are distressed—financially, by terrorism, because of rampant disease. For some, trouble today can be traced to a condition like Cain’s. As believers, we see it from a divine perspective; knowing the cause makes a difference if we are to find the cure. Prayerfully, we search for markings where and with whom it all began. 

Many are distressed, overwhelmed on every side. Never stop reaching for them. Never stop because the Lord does not stop. And do not settle for convenience or lesser philosophies for the sake of the moment. The goal and great possibility remain—righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit, for all. That’s our prayer! 

It’s the message we do not stop sending!    

Amen.

Psalm 2:1-6 | Genesis 4, especially verses 15 & 23 | Jeremiah 18:15-17 | Verses@Once

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