We are told in James 3:16, “For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.” The true root of almost every division within the church is jealousy. Men may use differences in doctrines and other things as excuses, but at the root of them will usually be jealousy. It is the root of almost every human conflict, and is the source of the stifling oppression that seeks to crush uniqueness and creativity. We must learn to recognize and repent of this evil in our own lives, and resist the influence it seeks to impose on us through others.
The root of jealousy that was manifested in Cain can be traced to his occupation. Cain was a tiller of the ground, which speaks of earthly-mindedness. The ground had been cursed so that it would only bear fruit by sweat, which speaks of human effort, or our own works. This is fine for farmers, but Cain tried to offer the fruit of his own works to the Lord, which will never be an acceptable offering to Him. As Paul said in Acts 17:25, “neither is He served by human hands.”
Abel offered a blood sacrifice, which God accepted. This was a prophecy of the blood sacrifice of Jesus that would alone be an acceptable offering to God. That the sacrifice was offered by the younger son was also a prophecy that it would be the “last Adam” that would make the sacrifice acceptable to God. From the very beginning, the Lord made a provision for the redemption of the fallen world, and also from the very beginning, prophetic actions point us to Jesus and the redemption of the cross.
The acceptance of Abel\’s sacrifice and the rejection of his own outraged Cain. This was a prophecy of the enmity that would exist between those who tried to offer God their own good works for acceptance, and those who would trust in the blood of Jesus. The base sinners of society, but rather the self-righteous did not persecute Jesus. The same is still true. There are many, including some who claim to be Christians that put their trust in their own works as their righteousness. They usually try to make the New Testament into another law, the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. They will likewise rage against and persecute those who base their faith on the righteousness of the cross. Therefore, seen in the first two sons are the nature of the serpent, and the nature of the one who would defeat the serpent by His death. Trust in the cross. It will bring persecution for a time, but it has already gained the ultimate victory.
- As the Ramadan season begins, it is important as a kingdom citizen to pray with understanding.
- There is heightened spiritual activity all over the world as the Ramadan season commences. This season is important for kingdom citizens thus the enemy ensures that he will prepare a counterfeit new beginning which will usher in the opposite of everything YHVH has in store for kingdom citizens worldwide.
- As you gain this knowledge, pray into the womb of Ramadan season and reclaim your blessing, destiny and everything that is meant for you from YHVH. Remember to pray through the midnight and midday watches during these days