A Fall, a Promise, and the Story Begins: Genesis Through Deuteronomy
Our first love letter begins with a mighty fall. The very first two human beings God created decide to do things their own way. They quickly discover His plan for them would've been a much better choice.
Throughout the book of Genesis, the Lord uses ordinary and extremely flawed people to fulfill His plan in extraordinary ways.
"In Genesis, I begin telling the story of how everyone fails and I succeed. I want you to know how much of a mess you've made out of all the beauty I created. Nothing works as it should anymore. But I have a plan that your failures cannot destroy. There is a capacity for beauty in your soul that I will restore. That's a promise. I give you a glimpse into how I will carry out My plan in this first love letter."
A few questions to ponder.
Do you have a favorite scripture in the book of Genesis?
Which woman can you relate to the most?
- Sarah, who manipulates her husband and justifies her behavior?
- Rebekah, who favors one of her children, putting the devotion of her son above her own husband?
- Or, maybe you understand the pain of insecure Leah, who plays second fiddle to her more beautiful younger sister, Rachel?
For me, well, I can relate to all three of these women - Sarah most of all. I struggle with the word wait. It's all I can do to sit at a red light for two minutes. I can justify impatience and
I am so grateful God's mercies are new every day!
The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning. Lamentations 3:22-23 NLT
