January 1

In reading Genesis 1-3 this morning, I was struck once again by the words God spoke of Adam and Eve that are known as the "curse of sin." We must not forget that the pain and hardship referred to by God are not merely physical.

The vulnerability of every woman, the Eve in her, still looks for relational affirmation elsewhere that only God can give. She seeks fulfillment in her children and husband that only God can provide. She strains relationships, demanding of them what they cannot supply, Creator love.

In the same way, man equally suffers. Our vulnerability, the Adam in us, still looks for purpose affirmation elsewhere that only God can give. We seek fulfillment in our tasks, our careers, our projects, our endeavors that only God can provide. We strain the manifold purposes of life, demanding of them what they cannot supply, Creator respect.

We may be vulnerable to the curse, but we can be free from its control... as devoted followers of Christ, we have been liberated from the power of the curse! Romans 7:24-24, "What a wretched man/woman I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord!"

Pastor Fred