Genesis 2: 15 Then the Lord God
took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep
it. 16 And the Lord God commanded the
man, saying, “Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; 17 but
of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in
the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.”
After creating a
perfect place with beauty that could be enjoyed forever, GOD placed man in the
garden and gave him something to do. The trees would grow themselves and
provide fruit. Water was plentiful so no plant suffered. There was no rot or
disease or bug infestations.
My Observations:
- GOD gave the first human something to do for his enjoyment.
- GOD provided everything the first human could ever need.
- GOD also gave the first human a choice to obey by providing something he should not do.
Two trees were GOD’s
and millions, if not billions of trees were for the first human. Each plant,
bush, or tree would provide enough food for every animal, bird and fish. GOD
probably had other conversations with the first human, but those are not
recorded. HIS command, however, is recorded. HE distinctly told the first human
not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. HE even gave the
consequence. Death.
“What in the world
is death?” would have been my question. GOD did not reveal the total
conversation with the first human, but somehow, the message was conveyed. This
was the very first command. No other rules. No sacrifice. No laws. Just eat and
tend to the food provided.
Challenge:
- Why does GOD emphasize this command to Moses?
- Even with plenty, have you ever wanted what someone else had?
- Have you considered how much or how little you surrender yourself to GOD by choice?
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