The Mark of Cain

I was just reading a blog, here, about the Ghost of Cain. The author mentions how the desire to kill flared up in him while learning self-defense with a hand gun. The Ghost of Cain is not something we often experience in the civilized world but we do experience another ghost every day. We experience the Ghosts of Adam & Eve, so to speak. Each and every day we encounter humanity's sinfulness, whether it be in ourselves or in others. The inherent sinfulness of humanity is something that plagues us, often more than we understand. We do not see things clearly because of our sin. We think of ourselves more than others. Sinfulness is inherently a self focus, a desire to do things our way instead of another's. We lack our own ability to overcome sin. But it is a good thing that we don't need to overcome it ourselves. We simply need to accept what has been done for us and choose to walk a new life with Christ. While it will not always be easy to walk in this new life and we will often fail we now have the power to overcome sins effects in our lives thanks to the work on the cross. 

I know this is short but I also hope it is sweet. I don't have much else to say. As you reflect on this look to see where you are being influenced by sin that you previously did not notice. Also may you have the ability to see those areas where it is effecting you and do something about it. Relief from it is a choice away. Whether that be a relationship with Christ or resting in the power he has already given you. 

Soli Deo Gloria,

Jon

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