There must be some mysteries about offering that we are yet to grasp. Noah’s offering to the Lord changed the course of the earth and led to the enactment of a covenant. The Lord promised to not make a clean sweep of the earth again. I believe that humans after the flood have sinned more than what transpired before the flood of Noah which should have warranted destruction. However, that covenant after the offering of Noah has stayed the hand of full-scale judgment. David, on his part, was able to stop a devastating plague with an offering. He bought the elements of sacrifice from Araunah, having pledged to not give to God what cost him nothing. That assuaged God’s anger.
Offering is a serious part of worshiping God. We must learn to do it generously and cheerfully too.
On the contrary are those who drew the wrath of God arising from offering as well. Ananias and Sapphira come to mind. They lied about their offering, and that led to their destruction. The sons of Eli messed with God’s offering and they were equally cut off. In our text, Cain ran into trouble because of his offering. Some thought it was because he did not offer blood. I beg to differ. The rule concerning offering is that a man gives according to that which he has. Being a farmer, God would not have made it mandatory for him to offer blood. I think it has to do more with motive and sentiment behind his offering. 2 Corinthians 9:7 says, “You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”” (NLT). Cain seemed too casual with what he gave. Offering is a serious part of worshiping God. We must learn to do it generously and cheerfully too.