October 1, 2025

HIDING FROM GOD

Genesis 3:8-10

Then they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden that afternoon, and Adam and his wife hid themselves within the tree in the middle of the garden from the presence of the Lord God. So the Lord God called Adam and said to him, “Adam, where are you?” He replied, “I heard Your voice as You were walking in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid myself.”

Encouraging Words

This part of the story of Adam and Eve’s response to their sin gives us a glimmer into the nature of God. God is love! Not only does He love us, but He is pure love. Everything He does comes from love. This truth flies in the face of the teachings that God is judgmental. His love always overides everything that the world can throws at us. Back to this story. God knew where Adam and Eve were. He knew what they had done. He still called out to them, giving them a chance to respond, repent, and have their relationship with God restored. He does the same for us. We do not need to hide from Him… ever! Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, the sinner!