Many, many years ago two children were deceived by a liar who said not to listen to their dad. The lie was simple. One little word caused a world of hurt, pain, isolation, and separation.
It has led to all wars, rape, murder, and abuse.
It is the source of all evil, pride, and hate.
The word is found in a book used by many.
"did God really say...?"
That one little word really set those two up to doubt everything.
It ushered in distrust, which leads to second-guessing, which leads to fear, which leads to...
Children, yes, God did say please don't not because he was withholding good,
but because he was restraining bad.
The good news is that we can turn to him and say sorry and he forgives us.
I do this with my kids. When they misbehave I send them off to sit on the step and think for a bit then we talk.
I call them over and we follow this line:
Come back please. I love you. Why were you on the step?
I didn't listen and I ......
Why do we tell you not to.....? What is my job?
To keep me safe because you love me. I'm sorry dad.
I forgive you. I love you.
This, my friends, is what God does for us.
God sent those two two kids he made and loved away for a bit.
It broke his heart, but he couldn't let them continue doing what they did.
He simply asked what did you do.
They didn't fess up, so they were sent away again...but God made away to get them back and say I love you. His son Jesus would take the blame and punishment.
The terrible thing they did was not trust God. Simple.
It's all I want from my kids.
Trust.
How about you?
While you come back and trust?
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