Genesis 5:1–2 (ESV) —
1 This is the book of the generations of Adam. When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God. 2 Male and female he created them, and he blessed them and named them Man when they were created.
NOTE: I had not noticed the repetition of 1:26-27 in the past. I probably brushed by it as I looked at the ages of the early ancestors. Also the repeated names: Lamech, Seth's line is different than Cain's, is repeated as well as Enoch. The repetition, ties Man's creation to God, and then gives Seth's genealogy. I'm sure that is intentional. Cain's genealogy is tied to sin, lying, and murder. Seth's genealogy is tied to being made in the likeness of God. The image of God is emphasized here, as well as gender distinction, an issue my generation seems to not understand.
God blessed mankind at creation. I think that as sin has multiplied in the world, it is easy to forget that blessing, or to no longer see it. I was listening to a children's song this morning about the turtle and the hare as I drove to pick up my granddaughter. The message in the song (to the Hares) was to slow down and appreciate life. There is so much to see, to take in, to appreciate, but only when you take the time to look.
PONDER:
- How often do I stop and take in life, appreciate all that there is?
- Do I live my life hurried and hectic? That is a choice. It does not have to be like that
PRAYER: Father, help me to slow down and appreciate creation. Help me to stop and say 'Thank you.' I pray I would not just rush through life or miss the little moments by rushing to the next event.
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