A MAN OF REVELATION..!
"Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground" (Gen 4:2).
"Abel was a keeper of sheep." The first job man ever chose was the best job - keeping sheep, which typifies looking after souls. We need the heart of a shepherd; we must have a burden, concern and care for others, for perishing souls, and for those in need. In particular, a servant of God must diligently watch over the souls entrusted to him. Later on we find that God had respect unto Abel and to his ministry or offering. So also, those who serve Jesus willingly will be honoured by the Father.
"But Cain was a tiller of the ground." The profession that Abel chose is stated first - as his service was more pleasing to God. While Abel was serving the sheep, Cain was serving the ground that was cursed by God. Cain clearly did not have the kind of heart God wanted - a heart of concern for others. Later, when God asked him, 'Where is your brother?' 'Am I my brother's keeper?' he retorted.
Abel was a man of revelation. The job he selected, doubtless, was inspired by God; and so was his offering. Abel brought "of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof" (vs 4). The "firstlings of his flock" are, the best out of the flock. The"fat", in Hebrew, means the best part. So Abel offered the best of bests, and therefore his offering was honoured as, "a more excellent sacrifice". By faith Abel offered a more excellent sacrifice, says the writer to the Hebrews. Faith gives new revelations and excellent faith gives excellent revelations.
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