February 27 – Talking it over

After God accepted the sacrifice of Abel, and not of Cain, and the latter was wroth, we see:

“And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose against Abel his brother, and slew.” Genesis 4v8

Talking can serve many purposes. Cain’s talking with Abel, did not seem to amount to much for the benefit of Abel. On the other hand, we see in Mark 6v50 where the disciples saw Jesus walking on water:

“For they all saw Him, and were troubled. And immediately He talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.” Mark 6v50

Talking things over with the One who promised us peace and rest for those who came to Him, always leads to much benefit, as spending time with Him does… but not always – remember Judas Iscariot and Cain. May we not be one who after spending so much time with Jesus still desire to nail Him back to the cross. Talk with Him, He loves to hear from us.

Have a glorious day.

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Verses for thought:
On father’s commandments and law of mother:
“When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.” Proverbs 6v22

“In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.” Proverbs 14v23