Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the LORD God among the trees of the garden. But the LORD God called to the man, “Where are you?” While I was deciding on places to visit on our road trip through the Coteau des Prairies of South Dakota I discovered the Fort Sisseton Historic State Park. When we go on our road trips we try to stay off interstates so I search for state parks. I found this one and we put it on our itinerary. After the tour of the buildings and what remained of the fort I was drawn to all the big beautiful trees. I didn’t expect to find trees like this in the prairie but they there were - outlasting the military fort built to conquer. I found this beautiful large tree that stood out from the others. I stood in front of it and walked around it several times to try to decided on the best vantage point to capture its beauty.
Adam and Eve had this important tree in the garden, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. As they stood in front of it one day they were forced with a decision - whose view was best, theirs or God’s. They made the wrong decision and chose their own way. Each day we stand in front of our own tree. We must decide if we are going to follow our way or God’s way. There are times when we make the right decision and times when we make the wrong one. The story for Adam and Eve didn’t end with their wrong decision. You see, God still came looking for them. There were consequences for their wrong decision (read the rest of the story) but he never left them and through Jesus he made a way back to him. Even when we choose to follow our selfish desires and walk away from God, he doesn’t walk away from us. What will you choose when you stand in front of your tree today? Prayer Loving Father Remind us of your love for us as we stand in front of our own tree and decide how we will live this day. Thank you for always coming for us when we choose to leave you. Thank you for Jesus who made a way back to you. Amen
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