He dared to risk

It's a curious thing about people, that what we can't have, we want. Adam and Eve were obsessed about wanting to taste of the fruit of the "forbidden tree' in the garden even though the rest of the garden as there to enjoy. Perhaps even more curious is the fact that God let them taste of the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil knowing that they would put at risk their relationship with Himself.


The point of interest is perhaps not about what Adam and Eve did but is about a God who dares to risk His love for people whilst knowing in advance the poor choices that people make. He doesn't give up on us in spite of us. Instead He initiates a road to recovery that is centred not even on what we ought or should do but is centred upon what His Son will do.


Before Adam and Eve left the garden, God prepared coverings of animal skins for them to wear. This act was a clear statement of intent for us, their descendants, namely a plan to lead us home through and by the "perfect lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." (John 1:29)




Adapted from Ross Smith's book, "It Is Finished". To purchase "It Is Finished" go to www.thevine.org.au/resources.html.
Ross Smith is Senior Pastor of The Vine Church Logan, Queensland, Australia.