Insinuation

When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. (Genesis 3:6)

On this one certain day, instead of enjoying all the other wonderful foods available to her, she started entertaining thoughts of the one thing she shouldn’t have. She discussed, lingered, visualized, relished, toyed with the idea – spent time savoring what could be – despite the warning, the command. And temptation was aroused to the point of no return.

We have all experienced days just like hers. Going along where everything is fine and then someone brings a whole tray of frosted brownies into the office; someone insists you join them for just “one drink”. Fattening food ads promise hot and fast delivery … and the infamous ultimate of temptations – “you can start again tomorrow”.

But for Eve there was no tomorrow. In the blink of an eye the peace-filled, intimate relationship she had with the Lord God was gone.

They realized they were naked, and were afraid, and hid. (v.10)

In – sin – u - ate

Have you been indulging in tempting habits that hinder your relationship with the Lord? Do you try to hide, deny, excuse?

Adam and Eve experienced consequences but they also experienced God’s grace. He sewed animal skins together and clothed them. But He also gave them work to do – so they wouldn’t have time to look through the bakery shop window! Remember all the good things God has at your fingertips to enjoy.

Receive God’s grace. And move along.