ARE YOU HIDING FROM GOD?

In Genesis 3:8, it tells us that Adam and Eve hid from God. Why were they hiding? It was because of their disobedience to God and his commandments. Non-Christians are not hiding from God as they do not care what God wants. So this question must apply to Christians. Are we ignoring that still small voice inside us?

In 1 Corinthians, Chapter 11, there are instructions regarding participation in the Lord’s Supper or taking Communion. Verse 27, we are commanded not to partake of this sacrament in an unworthy manner or be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of Jesus Christ. Verse 28 specifically tells us that man ought to examine himself before he or she eats of the bread or drinks of the cup.

In many cases we choose our paths and trials of this life. We have a choice to exercise discipline now or receive it from God later. We are assured in Philippians 1:6 that God will carry on His completion of your salvation. It is all because of His love for you and to keep you from destruction. God’s purpose for your salvation does not change. The question is, how much are you willing to suffer for your sinful desires? Most often we do not exercise self-control because we are hiding from God. If we let Satan influence us, he will get us to turn off our minds regarding the things of God and follow the dictates of our human nature.

Just like Adam and Eve, when we choose disobedience and rejection of God’s will, we then will feel guilty and hide from Him. When His Holy Spirit confronts us of our disobedience, we will come up with all kinds of excuses instead of doing the right thing. When we come face to face with a Holy God, we cannot say that my sin is just a little one or what is the big deal? That is when we need to realize what sin is. It is sin that put Jesus Christ on the cross where He shed His blood as the supreme sacrifice. We cannot evade sin by rationalizing it and hiding from God.

A simple answer to this is, really examine yourself. Conduct a heartfelt search and recognize your shortcomings and condition. In the Bible the word repent is mentioned several times. It means to turn away from what is causing you to hide from God. In the book of Proverbs, Chapter 3, there is some very good promises. Verse 5 says: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Verse 6: in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. In other words, listen for God’s voice in everything you do, where ever you go, and He will keep you on track. Continue in prayer and thanksgiving. Continue in His Word. Once we stop hiding from God the right way is obvious.