Daily Devotions

In Genesis 3:10 Adam responds to God’s question with these words, “I heard Your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself.”
Why did God call to Adam after he ate the forbidden fruit? Didn’t the Lord know where Adam was? Of course He did. God is omniscient, He knows everything. Adam was hiding from God out of fear and shame – just as many of us retreat emotionally and spiritually after we’ve disobeyed God.
Please understand, God didn’t ask Adam questions to find out information. Rather, He did so to receive a response – to reveal what thoughts were driving Adam’s decisions. God does the same for us.
Unfortunately, just like Adam and Eve before us, we often give God excuses. We try to rationalize our disobedience instead of accepting the mercy and healing the Lord so freely offers (1 John 1:9).
God the Father wants you to turn to Him so He can free you of the shame and pain you bear.
God knows your past, future, personality, woundedness, and everything that makes you who you are. He created you and He loves you anyway.
So my friend, don’t hide from Him. Return to the Lord. Seek His wonderful presence, let Him heal you, and live the abundant life He offers you.
Prayer thought: “Father God, I’ve been hiding areas of my life because of my shame. Please set me free and restore the joy of Your salvation to me, amen.”
Today, won’t you receive God’s forgiveness and healing?