Genesis 2:7 "And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons."
So their eyes became opened and realized that they were indeed naked. Who is "they" in this verse? Well, "they" are Adam and Eve, God's first human creations. Need a little background info? Adam and Eve were created by God, right? After God finished His human construction, He told them not to eat of a particular tree in The Garden of Eden. Of course, we had to find a way to mess up a good thing, so we ate the fruit anyway. Adam blamed Eve and Eve blamed the serpent. This story has been discussed for some time now, but I would like to look at it from another view.
The partners in crime decided to sew together fig leaves to "cover up" so to speak. Now for some, it may seem as though they are trying to cover up their physical nakedness. I read that as them trying to make a lousy attempt to dust their sin under the rug and keep on moving. Is that what we are suppose to do? God, Adam, and Eve had a relationship. Just think about that for a second. Would you prefer your friend, family, significant other to cover up and act like they did not hurt you or would you rather them confess without being told to do so? God doesn't want to come looking for us. He wants us to look for Him even when we are wrong. To love God is to know God and we must understand that He is very compassionate. So Adam and Eve was fully aware they were wrong, but stunningly thought coming forward was not a good idea.
There is this new show out called, "Dating Naked." Totally get the concept, but do not agree with the method of choice. Seeing how we are God's creation after sin, literal naked dating is not a good idea. However, the concept is to date naked to REALLY get to know the person. What I captured from that verse and reading further was their relationship with God grew once the realization of sin occurred. What I will say is in order to date God we must be naked. Does this mean I must talk to Him in my birthday suit? No, it means we must be transparent. Everything was perfect; perfect! As much sin as I commit I can't imagine being perfect, but I can relate to the sin. Finally owning their wrong without pointing the finger, allowed them to trust God. Trust God in knowing that He will never forsake us in Deuteronomy 31:6. Moreover, nothing can separate us from His Undying Love in Romans 8:38-39. There is no reason to put on a costume when God already knows what is underneath. We can't bandage our hurt, our sin, or our flaws. It only makes matters worse. God has feelings too. Just like we do not appreciate being treated like we are dumb, God does not either. He is The WISEST Being in this galaxy. Pulling a fast one on Him is unheard of, period. Adding to that, it makes it seem like we are dishonering His Grace. Even though they sinned, the couple was still under God's Grace. True enough, consequences were given, but they were still blessed and forgiven! So, be honest, first! Do away with the "cover ups", confess, and let God's sufficient Grace cover you!
SPECIAL BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS TO THE CREATOR
OF FEARLESS FAITH, KIM L. SMITH!!!!!!!
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