STAYING IN THE LORD GOD’S PRESENCE

Barbara Perkins

STAYING IN THE LORD GOD’S PRESENCE
In Genesis 3:8 (NKJV), there is this picture of the LORD God walking through this beautiful, luscious, green garden at a time of day when a fresh, sweet breeze probably rustled through the trees and vegetation. This was a good place to be because God was there and He was expecting to commune with Adam and Eve, His creation. The word of God stated, “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.” Sin caused Adam and Eve to hide from God’s presence and to lose everything that the LORD God had prepared for them and mankind. But, God had a plan to redeem mankind and it was through His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice of His life on the cross allowed those of us who believe in Him to get back in fellowship with God—thus allowing us to experience His presence in our lives. Sin separates us from God, but Jesus paid the price with His life for us to be able to run back into the presence of God. Hallelujah! Oh, Your love and mercy for us LORD God is overwhelming and Jesus’ obedience to Your will, even unto death on the cross for us is unimaginable. Thank You Jesus! All glory to God, the Father and to Jesus Christ, His Son! What a wonderful Savior and Lord Jesus is to those who believe in Him.