Today's reading:
Genesis 1 and 2 - The creation of earth and man
Matthew 1 - The lineage and birth of Jesus
Interesting to have these two passages next to each other. The creation of earth - before the fall of man and his changed relationship with God - and the birth of the Savior to restore man to his relationship with God.
Also interesting to juxtapose the time...seven days in Genesis. In Matthew: 14 generations from Abraham to David, 14 from David to the exile in Babylon, and 14 from the exile to the birth of Jesus. Seven days to create and 42+ generations before restoration would be possible. The Lord was patient to restore us.
The Lord works quickly and slowly - according to His purposes. If I would choose to wrap my mind around that and really embrace that His timing is His timing, I would probably stress less and enjoy the days more. Lord, remind me when I choose to forget...
Tomorrow's reading:
Genesis 3 and 4
Matthew 2
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