Genesis 3:7a Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked;
There is something about the imagery of “The Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day” (v 8a) that just soothes my spirit. There are studies that show that being in nature for at least two hours a week can benefit a person’s health and well-being. Looks like God was practicing that custom from the very beginning.
Genesis 3:7b so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.
And I know when my guys were hiking the trail daily, they saw God everywhere in nature–sunrises and sunsets, breezes, birds, deer, even the crazy climbs and drops they endured in the northeast and the gorgeous, gorgeous views. Spending time in nature is good for the soul; it helps reconnect us with ourselves and our Maker.
Genesis 3:8a 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,
Precious Savior, You created the heavens and the earth, all the animals, all the land and sea formations, everything. Thank You. You allow us to be stewards of Your creation, to tend to Your world as an extension of our love for You. Help us not neglect that service. You also allow us to seek You, see You in so many ways, as we spend time in Your natural world. Help us not to forget to look for You as we spend time in nature. Thank You. Amen.
Genesis 3:8b and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden.
Have a blessed day.