3:16 Promises

Genesis 3:16a

To the woman he said,

“I will make your pains in childbearing very severe;
    with painful labor you will give birth to children.”

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

I received an email from Laurel this morning, asking that I start subbing for her as she has now been admitted to the hospital to give birth to her daughter.  This brought to mind the promise that God gave to Eve, that childbirth would be painful.  This was a result from sin. 

God also gave us another promise that resulted from sin and is also found at 3:16 in the Bible.  In the book of John, he delivered on his promise and sent his son, along with the promise that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 

Remember to take time this next week to celebrate the true reason for the season, the birth of Jesus Christ.

Also, please keep Laurel in your prayers today.