DCLM Sincere Milk 21 April 2025 — Mr. Cain
DCLM Sincere Milk 21 April 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Mr. Cain
Topic: Mr. Cain
Text: Genesis 4:8-16
8And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.
10And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother’s blood crieth unto me from the ground.
11And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother’s blood from thy hand;
12When thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength; a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be in the earth.
13And Cain said unto the LORD, My punishment is greater than I can bear.
14Behold, thou hast driven me out this day from the face of the earth; and from thy face shall I be hid; and I shall be a fugitive and a vagabond in the earth; and it shall come to pass, that every one that findeth me shall slay me.
15And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.
16And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.
Key Verse: “And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.” Genesis 4:8
Message
Mr. Cain was the first child born into this world. His parents were Adam and Eve. Later, the family was blessed with another son named Abel. When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd and Cain a farmer. One day Cain brought some of his harvest and made a sacrifice unto God. Abel also brought an offering of his harvest. God who knows the hearts of all men rejected Cain’s offering, but accepted Abel’s offerings. Cain became jealous because God had accepted Abel’s offering, but not his. Because of this, he let anger to grow in his heart. God warned Cain of the jealousy that had crept into his heart. But, instead of doing what was right, his angry heart made him think in a way to get rid of his brother. When something happens that makes us feel jealous or angry, we must stop those selfish feelings and thoughts right away.
Also Read: DCLM Higher Everyday 20 April 2025 – Why God Became Sad
- Ask God to make your heart clean and give you His peace.
- If you are jealous of someone, make a point of being kind to that person. Also, be grateful for what you have- even the little things.
When you are tempted to become jealous or do wrong, remember Mr. Cain, pray and ask God to help you overcome the temptation. By following Jesus’ example of love, you will find it a lot easier to get along with others.
Further Reading: 1 John 3:10-12
Prayer for today: Lord, help me to do away with all the attributes of Cain in my life.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
