I've been reading Genesis this week, and every time I read Genesis, I always wonder two things:
1. Was Phil Collins a Christian?
2. What was Eve thinking?
You know, because I'm so much better than Eve. I mean, God tells her she can have ALL this other fruit in this beautiful land, just not this ONE tree here. And Eve doesn't listen! And every time I read it, I think "C'mon Eve! Was it that hard? What's wrong with you?"
And then I remember that I get angry at my kids instead of choosing patience. And I assume the worst about a friend instead of communicating. And I resent my husband instead of offering grace.
And I think, "C'mon Megan! What's wrong with you?"
I'm no better than Eve, even though sometimes I act like I am.
And probably fruit isn't an accurate temptation in my world. But I think if I was Eve and God came to me and said "Megan (er, Eve), you can have ANY of these shoes, any one of them you choose, all spread out for you here, except this ONE pair of strappy heels here, don't touch this pair or you'll die" ........
sin would've still entered the world. I would've taken the strappy heels, because they were pink and stylish and just my size. Oh, and because I'm tempted to want what I want, regardless of the price. Maybe Eve didn't realize the significance her one action would have on the world. Or maybe she didn't care, because she really wanted what she wanted.
But don't we all?
We've been preparing our hearts for Easter around here, and I'm reminded again and again, as I read from Luke to my children and we act out the crucifixion, draw pictures, make our Resurrection Tree....I'm reminded....
That I have a tendency to get angry instead of praying for patience.
That I am really good at selfishly shutting down when I have been wronged.
That I'm tempted to choose shoes over a God who loves me.
That what's wrong with me is sin.
But what's right with me is God's love.
And I'm ever aware of the thankfulness that overwhelms my heart for this God who loves me and calls me His.
And so I toss those strappy heels to the side, because I'll take THAT kind of love over cute new shoes, any day.
How great is the love the Father has lavished upon us, that we should be called children of God. 1 John 3:1