My devotional/journal’s reading this morning hit me. I have heard it said many times. I have read it many times, but this morning, I felt it.
Genesis 1:27 NLT “So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”
The Lord created us in his image to commune with him. To walk and talk and share a relationship with him. It is no accident He created us to be friends, it’s no accident the wholeness that fills our hearts and spirits when we become one with him. The peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:6) the peace that flows within the connection.
Genesis 3:8 ESV “And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God along the trees.”
They were hiding because they had sinned! They ate the fruit that they were told not to and now we’re ashamed to face God! Genesis 3:9 NIV “But the Lord God called to the man, ‘Where are you?”
We have a few scenarios here: first, God was walking in the garden in the cool of the day! Second, Adam and Eve were hiding due to shame! Third, God kept calling Adam!
1. God walked and talked with Adam in the garden. They had communion: “intimate fellowship or rapport.” That is until sin entered the garden and tarnished everything. Does your life feel tarnished? Do you feel like you’ve ruined everything?
2. Adam and Eve were hiding. The beginning of the end! The end of perfection, the end of peace, the end of life in the garden and the beginning of condemnation, embarrassment, regret, toil and strife. Life as we know it! Are you hiding, is your life in a place where you know Jesus isn’t? His hand is the brightest in your darkness, just reach out and grab it.
3. God kept calling Adams’s name. God isn’t stupid, He knew what had happened and what was going on within these first two humans he created but He didn’t let them stay in their sin or hidden. He kept calling until they faced him. Is He calling you? Can you feel the tug on your heartstrings? Answer his call, Please!!!
In conclusion, God created us to be connected to him. Our circle becomes complete when he fills in the gaps. Sin in your heart and life, join the crowd. God is in your garden calling your name, you just have to come out from behind the foliage. He’s always there, waiting to forgive and restore. He created YOU, and would like an intimate relationship with YOU! Give him a call, or answer…either way, you’ll be glad you did!
Be blessed today, Be a blessing today and as always Thank You for joining me. 🥰
Sunshine On My Shoulder 