by Neema Joshua | 23 June 2020 08:46 pm06
(Genesis 4:26)
Shalom! It is another day the Lord has graciously granted us through His abundant mercy. I welcome you to meditate together on the profound words of our God, especially as “that day” draws nearer (Hebrews 10:25).
Today, we will revisit the book of Genesis and examine the life choices made by two men—Cain and Seth—and how their decisions shaped the destiny of their descendants, particularly in the seventh generation.
1. Cain – The Prosperous but Godless Line
We know Cain as the first man to receive a curse from God after murdering his brother Abel (Genesis 4:8–12). God told him:
“You will be a restless wanderer on the earth.” (Genesis 4:12, NIV)
Many imagine Cain as a pitiful, deranged figure—perhaps like a homeless beggar. Yet Scripture reveals the opposite. Cain built a city (Genesis 4:17) and his descendants were innovative, skilled, and advanced in civilization (Genesis 4:16–24). They excelled in music, metallurgy, and livestock rearing.
If material success and intellectual progress were the true measure of God’s blessing, then Cain’s lineage would appear far more “blessed” than Seth’s. But prosperity without God is hollow (Mark 8:36). Cain’s line pursued earthly achievement, yet excluded the Lord from their lives.
2. Seth – The Line That Sought God
After Abel’s death, God granted Adam and Eve another son, Seth:
“Seth also had a son, and he named him Enosh. At that time people began to call on the name of the LORD.” (Genesis 4:26, NIV)
Unlike Cain’s descendants, Seth’s family realized that life without God is empty—even if one has wealth, skills, and status (Ecclesiastes 1:2). They organized themselves to seek God earnestly. They learned to pray, to fast, to live righteously, and to offer sacrifices with sincere hearts.
Their focus was not human achievement, but divine fellowship. This hunger for God bore fruit in the seventh generation: Enoch, a man who “walked faithfully with God” and was taken up to heaven without dying (Genesis 5:24; Hebrews 11:5).
3. The Seventh Generation Contrast
In Cain’s line, the seventh from Adam was Lamech—a man more corrupt than Cain. He introduced polygamy (Genesis 4:19), committed murder without remorse, and boasted about it (Genesis 4:23–24). Yet even his line still thrived materially.
In Seth’s line, the seventh generation produced Enoch, whose intimacy with God foreshadows the rapture of the saints (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17). This shows a spiritual law: persistent calling upon the Lord shapes a holy lineage, while ignoring God—even with worldly success—leads to deeper corruption.
4. The Two Lines Today
These two spiritual lineages still exist:
The Seth-like Church: In the New Testament, this is the Church that began at Pentecost, calling on the name of Jesus (Acts 2:21). God promised that, like Enoch, His faithful people will one day be taken in the Rapture before the Great Tribulation (1 Thessalonians 5:9; Revelation 3:10).
The Cain-like World: This represents those who prioritize education, wealth, and innovation but reject God. When warned about the end times, they scoff (2 Peter 3:3–4).
We now live in the age of the seventh church—Laodicea (Revelation 3:14–22). The next great event is the Rapture, after which judgment will fall upon the earth.
5. The Call to Action
Beloved, if you are in Christ, keep calling upon His name with persistence (Romans 10:13). Whether alive or asleep in the grave, the trumpet will sound, and you will be caught up to be with the Lord forever (1 Corinthians 15:51–52).
If you have been indifferent to the gospel, now is the time to turn to Jesus. Repent, believe, and begin to walk with Him. The door of mercy is still open, but not for long (2 Corinthians 6:2).
Blessing:
“Seek the LORD while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near.” (Isaiah 55:6, ESV)
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