Hiding From God?
23 Mar 2025 · 1 min
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When Adam and Eve sinned, they hid from God. Modern believers do the same thing. But Christ's work means you can run toward God's throne with confidence instead, knowing mercy waits there, not rejection.
When Adam and Eve sinned, they hid from God. Modern believers do the same thing. But Christ's work means you can run toward God's throne with confidence instead, knowing mercy waits there, not rejection.
With a simple command, God formed the earth. He created man and placed him in the garden. Tempted by the serpent, Adam and Eve rebelled against God, eating from the forbidden fruit. Immediately, Adam and Eve felt the shame of their sin. When the presence of God approached, Adam and Eve hid themselves. They were afraid. They were ashamed. This is the human reaction to God when we sin. We hide from God. But as born-again believers, when we mess up, we aren't to run away from God. We're to run to God. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. Every believer should be confident when they approach God because our access depends upon Christ's perfection, never our performance. So if you've messed up, don't hide from God. Don't try to cover your sin. Turn to him now. Be confident in the work of the cross. There at the throne, you will find God's grace. God's not going to shame you. He's going to save you. He's going to forgive you. He's not going to reject you, he's going to restore you.
