In Genesis 3, Adam failed to protect this proto-sanctuary called Eden. He took of the fruit that his wife gave him and ate it with gusto. Genesis 3 says, “Then the eyes of both were opened.” But this is one of those rare cases where opening your eyes is actually a bad thing. When their eyes were opened, they saw their nakedness. The emperor had no clothes. And we find the first hide-and-seek game in the Bible. Genesis 3:10 says, “So I hid.”
They developed elaborate excuses for being afraid. Adam began the blame-shifting game. He tried to outwit God. He tried to be omnipresent. But who in their right mind would think they can hide from God?
This morning we come to worship knowing that we have been found out. God sees us as we are and clothes us with the righteousness of Jesus Christ. Do not come afraid of punishment, but come expecting forgiveness and grace. Stop your excuses. Stop hiding. Come to worship and confess your sins.
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