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Innocence vs Ignorance
Genesis 2:25 'The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.'
 The Garden of Eden was a truly remarkable place. In my homeland of Australia, we have some amazing rainforests. Just walking underneath the heavy foliage and following meandering paths between the huge trunks of the trees, is awe-inspiring. But this has nothing on the Garden that started it all. Eden was like Club Med without the mosquitoes. It was not only beautiful in a botanic sense; it was also sacred. In this wondrous Garden, God and the father and mother of our race enjoyed unbroken fellowship. When we read of Adam and Eve being naked, we might giggle at their naiveté. But in our mixed-up world we often make the mistake of confusing innocence for ignorance. These two people were not ignorant of their bodies, nor were they unaware of the power of their sexuality. No, they understood their sexual nature, but they had no reason to feel ashamed. They were aware that they were clothed in something finer, more exquisite and weightier than coverings made from natural cloth. They were decked out in the very glory of God. This was their everyday garb -- they lived in such close union with their Creator that they were overshadowed by his presence; they walked around 'soaked' in the nectar of his glory. What a precious thing it is to live in the shadow of the Almighty! It is our protection from the elements; our saviour from the shame of naked sin.
Prayer: 'Lord, help me to walk in your presence today; to live as if Jesus took all my shame so that I can walked clothed in his righteousness.'
© 2003-2004 Mal Fletcher
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