Genesis 2 & 3 -- Wiser Than We Could Ever Be

Man didn’t exist until God breathed life into him – not just physical life, but spiritual life as well.  God placed him in a perfect environment, yet he was not perfectly happy.  God saw that it wasn’t good for him to be alone.

He gave Adam the opportunity to see that none of the animals on earth would fulfill his need for companionship by having Adam name them all.  Then God lovingly sedated Adam, removed a rib, and used it to create Eve.

While they were happy existing in this perfect place, they were also impressionable and susceptible to suggestion.  After all, they trusted God (until Satan came along and changed all that).  No one had ever given them cause not to trust Him, and once the question was asked, the seeds of doubt were planted.  That shadow of doubt has led to all the heartache in the world today.

Father, even when I don’t understand, I pray that You will help me never to doubt Your love for me.  I know You love me more than I even love myself.  I know You have Your best in mind for me if I’ll only trust and obey You.  I’d rather have blinders to help me do that than to walk away from You with eyes wide open.  Help me to remember that You are smarter than me and never to trust my own thoughts rather than Your commands.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford