Walking Away from God
Today’s Scripture is Genesis 3:8
“Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden.”
When Adam and Eve disobeyed God, their immediate reaction was to hide. This moment reflects a deep truth about our own hearts. Disobedience to God creates a separation between us and Him. It isn’t that God turns away from us, but rather, we withdraw from His presence, much like Adam and Eve did. Sin brings guilt and shame, making us feel unworthy of standing before a holy God. In our hearts, we know when we’ve stepped away from His path.
The takeaway here is simple but profound: disobedience always puts distance between us and God. The more we stray, the harder it becomes to return. As the quote says, “When we choose to disobey God, we choose to walk away from His presence.” But even in our hiding, God seeks after us, calling us to return to Him.
This verse reminds us to be mindful of our choices. When we walk in obedience, we walk in close relationship with God. When we disobey, that closeness fades.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and this is a thought worth thinking.