The very first sin caused the delusion that it was possible to hide from God Genesis 3:8-9. This delusion continues today! You sit among the weeds and think God doesn't notice - that He doesn't see you in the midst of your sin. But the all-knowing Creator of the Universe knew exactly where Adam was hiding. God wasn't searching through the bushes trying to find His lost creation. No, God was speaking directly to Adam: "Adam, why are you in this condition? Do you know where you are and how far you have drifted?"
Adam's willful disobedience caused him to tremble as he answered: "I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid" (Genesis 3:10). Adam was lost. Somehow, even in his garden paradise, Adam and Eve had wandered in their relationship with God. The devil had found them alone - not walking with the Father - and began his great deception. Now, sin had caused shame, fear, and separation.
ALL sin has its beginning with a drifting from the presence of God. No one "falls" into sin by a momentary slip; rather, sin is the result of a long slow drift away from intimate fellowship with God. Drifting from His presence causes you to become more susceptible to sin, which continues the cycle of even further separation. Soon, you have become entangled and completely lose sight of His path.
The way back always begins with a humble and repentant heart. You must confess you have strayed, admit your straying as sin, and ask for the strength and guidance to return. God will immediately shine His light, strengthen your steps, and ask you to simply focus on loving Him with all your heart.
Return to the presence of God and be determined to never leave. Continually look at your life and make sure you're walking right by His side whenever God asks, "Where are you?"
No comments:
Post a Comment