23/04/2024
The existence of the Garden of Eden and the way men respond to what exists can actually be used as learning material. It is clear that God commanded them not to eat the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil, but this is precisely what ultimately became the focus of their attention which led to their fall into sin.
I came to understand, Satan must use the same pattern, he always directs the focus of our attention to something bad. Ultimately it makes us ungrateful, have negative emotions, and often make the wrong decisions. We become more interested in paying attention to external and worldly things, rather than divine things. In fact, in the Garden of Eden there were many other trees that could be eaten, especially the tree of life which of course allowed men to receive an abundance of life.
For too long we have been molded by this world to notice bad things. Once you notice a good thing, there is always a 'BUT' and there is always something bad or evil that is visible. That is the mold of this world that must be dismantled.
Now is the time for our hearts to be filled with truth, peace and joy. This is the true Eden reality, where we RULE IN PEACE!
Again, the Holy Spirit continues to remind us of the verses below:
_Romans 14:17-18 (NKJV) for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men._
_Romans 16:20 (NKJV) And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen._
The focus of manβs attention in the Garden of Eden was successfully diverted by Satan. The first man failed to TRAMPLE THE DEVIL, but God never gave up. He promises that there will be a generation that will trample on it, namely our generation who are descendants of Christ whose focus in life continues to be focused on truth and reigning in divine peace and joy!
The Holy Spirit confirms that I should continue to train my mind to stay focused on truth and divinity.
_Philippians 4:8 (TLB) And now, brothers, as I close this letter, let me say this one more thing: Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others. Think about all you can praise God for and be glad about._
_Romans 8:28 (NKJV) And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose._
No matter the negative data and facts we are facing, we will definitely be able to see the goodness in other people's lives, we will also definitely see God's divinity even in the midst of bad situations, the eyes of our hearts will be able to see the goodness, so we can remain grateful, full of joy, and peace that conquers Satan!