Reading today’s entry, I was struck by the relational aspect of Adam and Eve’s sin.
Often, reading the account in Genesis, I focus on the Thanks-you-ruined-it-for-all-humanity aspect. It’s easy to get lost in the bigger implications of one bad choice. Getting kicked out of the garden seemed like the loss of a comfortable life; fellowship with God was a perk.
But Neil comes at it from a different angle: relationship with God was what the garden was all about. It was the place where Adam and Eve hung out with God… Their betrayal resulted in such loss. Not only did they have to move out, now they faced life and hardships alone. I can’t imagine the pain of that fact.
Earth was made as a place for God to be with humans, in person, face-to-face. Sin happened, and God has left the planet (picture Him turning the lights out as He left).
What a contrast, then, when Jesus comes on the scene! All the years of promise that He would return were fulfilled, and the heavens rejoiced. Literally. I’ve often thought of the disciples following Jesus around, hanging out with Him – wow! The awesome thing is that we get that same kind of closeness because of the Holy Spirit. He draws us into intimate relationship with the Father.
For me, today, I’m determined to savor the sweet relationship… Sit quietly in God’s presence, listen to His voice…and realize that He wants what He had with Adam and Eve way back in the garden – closeness with me. Wow.
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