Sometimes, when I'm reading my Bible, a light bulb comes on and the verse takes on a whole new meaning. One such passage was from the book of Genesis.
And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the
cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the
Lord God among the trees of the garden. Then the Lord God called to Adam and
said to him, "Where are you?"
Genesis 1: 8-9
I love these verses in Genesis for several
reasons, the most obvious being that God came into the garden and walked among
man. Adam and Eve heard Him in the garden. How marvelous. Could you imagine
taking a stroll in the cool of the day with God? Talk about what you did and bring
your concerns to Him with a face to face experience?
Here's the thing. We can. Although God is
spirit, when you invite Him into your heart and life He becomes closer than a
brother. You can have a conversation with Him anytime, anywhere, wherever you
are.
The second reason I love these verses is the
question God asks Adam. "Where are you?"
Do you think God, in all His omniscience,
didn't know where they were hiding? Of course He did. He is the Lord God
Almighty, but He chose to pursue Adam. He wanted Adam to know that He was
seeking him out.
Even today, in our modern times, God pursues
us. He beckons us to come to Him.
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you
rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in
heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden
is light.
Matthew 11:28-30
Right now God is asking - Where are you? Listen
close and you will hear Him walking in the garden. Step out, take His hand and
find peace, joy and an uncompromising love.
God Bless You and remember to hug someone you love today.
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