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. Genesis 3:8
Everything, including mankind, is designed to function in a certain environment.
When God created fish, he created them for the environment ofwater. They need water to survive, unlike chickens who need land. Man was created for a specific environment as well: God’s presence.
When God placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, they walked in his presence daily, which was their ideal environment. When we don’t enjoy the presence of God on a daily basis, we’re out of our environment. Our emotions get out of balance and we aren’t able to enjoy the peace and joy we were designed to experience. We need God’s presence to function well.
Just think of what happened when Adam and Eve were removed from the Garden. When they left their ideal environment, everything went wrong. It started with one brother killing the other, and just continued to increase in depravity. Clearly, we need God’s presence.
Step one toward living in God’s presence every day is to give our lives to Christ, but we can’t stop there. Living in his presence requires a daily choice. We need to place our attention on him every day to experience the benefits of his presence in our lives.
You were designed to function best—spirit, soul and body—in the presence of God. Turn your attention to him today. Quiet your mind, thank him for his presence and just enjoy his love. You’ll be glad you did!