As we know, this earthly paradise was marred & broken by sin; and no longer habitable by humankind. And before we get too uptight and angry at Adam & Eve, let's consider this...
"We all did it, all of us doing what we felt like doing, when we felt like doing it, all of us in the same boat. It's a wonder God didn't lose his temper and do away with the whole lot of us. Instead, immense in mercy and with an incredible love, he embraced us." Ephesians 2:3-4
As you read on in Ephesians, we see what the embrace of Heaven means:
As you read on in Ephesians, we see what the embrace of Heaven means:
- life in Christ
- adoption as sons & daughters
- grace and kindness
- peace
- seating with Christ in heavenly places
- an invitation to join in His work
- a place in his family
- glorious power
- explorations of heights, depths, lengths, and widths of his immense love
And the list goes on and on. Read it yourself!
Now, back to Eden. It would seem to me, that Jesus brought Heaven to earth once again. And while it is not a physical garden to live in; he now creates Eden in our hearts.
Life, beauty, goodness, friendships & purpose.. the good life is not something out of reach. And as we see here, not something we attain or reach anyway. It's a surrender to heaven's embrace. A big hug from your Creator that makes all things right.
Where do you desire Heaven's embrace today?
Need kindness, peace or power? Open up your heart to Him and feel the warmth of His enormous hug around you.
May you find that Eden is right here within you.
May you find that Eden is right here within you.
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