A Story of God’s Presence: Adam and Eve

September 8 - A Story of God’s Presence: Adam and Eve Synopsis: God was present in the garden alongside every temptation and desire felt by Adam and Eve. The lust of flesh, the lust of the eye, and pride of life became a big story when the bigger story was forgotten. God’s presence was exchanged for selfish gain and personal ambition. They thought the story was about their lives when instead it was about God’s life through them. Their relationship together pointed to God and pointed out to others. The union they shared was not the point of their union, it was about God’s union with them and their union with God. They felt no shame in their nakedness because their love and attention were focused squarely on God and his care for them. Text: Genesis 2:19-25 – The union of Adam and Eve was created by God as an expression of his union with humanity. When we find our fullest satisfaction in God, we find grace and mercy in our relationships.