Introductory Thoughts
The Devil would have man believe that hiding from problems provides an adequate solution. This is a lie! Adam and Eve created problems for themselves by partaking of the fruit. Their initial efforts to resolve the problem further confirmed that they had created an unresolved situation of their own doing. As they heard the voice of the Lord walking in the garden, they hid themselves amongst the trees in hopes that these efforts would protect them in some way. They hoped the problem would pass unnoticed without them having to face the fact that they had sinned against the Lord. The Lord would not allow them to hide; instead, He called for Adam to show himself resulting in both Adam and Eve directly facing the problem.
Devotional Thoughts
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(For children): When Gods people conquered Jericho, Joshua had warned them earlier not to take anything for themselves (Joshua 6:18). Achan took a garment and some money. He thought by hiding it in his tent, he would not get caught. God knew all about his sin (Joshua 7:11, 19-22; Jeremiah 16:17; Proverbs 28:13).
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(For everyone): Have you ever had a problem and thought that hiding from the problem would make it go away? How did that work for you? Did the problem get better or grow worse?
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Why is it so important that we face our problems? What can happen to them if we face them? What can happen if we attempt to hide from them?
Prayer Thoughts
- Ask the Lord to give you boldness to face your problems.
- Ask God to help you see that hiding does not solve problems.
Song
GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU
