OCTOBER 3, Genesis 4:1-4 

Cain and Abel were the sons of Adam and Eve. Although nothing is written about their childhood, we read that they grew up and eventually brought offerings to the Lord. One assumption we can make is that their parents must have taught them about God. Abel’s offering was accepted by the Lord (Genesis 4:4). We also read in Hebrews 11:4a - “By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain.” From this, we can see that Abel, the younger boy, must have been an obedient child. He would have heard and followed instructions on how to worship the Lord.

Dear reader, do you know the Lord Jesus loves you and can forgive all your sins if you trust Him? Be obedient like Abel and have faith in the Lord Jesus. Then you will be accepted as a child of God.

Fill in the blanks. How important is faith?

1. So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the _______________ of God (Romans 10:17).

2. For we _______________ by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).

3. But without _______________ it is impossible to please him (Hebrews 11:6a).

Thought: When was the last time I disobeyed God or my parents? Why?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please help me to be an obedient child to my parents, for in doing so, I am obeying You. I know there have been many times I’ve been naughty, so please teach me to change to be a better child. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.