Life On The East-Side Of Eden

LIFE ON THE EAST-SIDE OF EDEN

"23 therefore the Lord God sent him out of the garden of Eden to till the ground from which he was taken. 24 So He drove out the man; and He placed cherubim at the east of the garden of Eden, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to guard the way to the tree of life." Genesis 3:23-24.

The beautiful and breathtaking garden was theirs! Everything they desired were all in the East of Eden. It was a place of security, comfort, abundance, assurance, joy and the awesome presence of God. There was no evil, demonic attack, disagreement, pain, suffering, poverty, disease, failure and death in Eden. Indeed it was the original land flowing with milk and honey. Adam and Eve enjoyed direct relationship with the Creator! There was no need for intermediary. God walked with and talked with them. They were in the glorious presence of the Most High daily. But, for life in Eden to continue, there was a condition! God told them that they could eat from any fruit from the trees in Eden except for the tree of good and evil. He warned them that if they ate from the tree they would die. But they disobeyed the Holy One! Adam and Eve sinned, and God imposed a capital sentence and expelled them. He drove them out of the garden of Eden and away from His presence.

Outside of Eden is not a pleasant place to be. It is a place filled with thorns and thistles. Outside of Eden is a place of hard labour and little returns. It is a land of scarcity and poverty. Outside of Eden is a place of struggling and difficulty. It is a wasteland. Outside of Eden is a place of sorrow and regrets. It is a place of separation from God. Outside of Eden is a place of shattered dreams and ambitions. It is a place of broken hearts and broken lives. Outside of Eden is a wilderness! Are you in the garden of Eden? You could be in church everyday, serving and ministering on the pulpit and still be living outside of Eden. You need to get back to Eden today! It is where God desires for us to be! He has a purpose for your life and a place in eternity that He has prepared for you. Isn't it time you return? God is waiting with open arms to receive you.

TROUBLE IN PARADISE:

Eden means paradise. Sadly human sin began in the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve. The punishment imposed on Adam and Eve for violating God's command affected every person after them. Romans 5:17.

"But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, So that He will not hear" Isaiah 59:2. Anytime you see the word “transgression, iniquity,” or “sin” you are seeing the same problem. They are all sin! The word “sin” is from the Greek word “hamartia” which means “to miss the mark” and that mark is perfection. The word “transgression” is intentionally crossing a boundary like when a sign says “No Trespassing” and you go past the sign anyway. Transgression is defiance and contempt! Sin is transgression. The word “iniquity” is sometimes used when talking about premeditated sins. Iniquity bends and twists God's plans and purposes for our lives. Sin is a rebellion against God. It is to fall short of requirements Sin is idolatry. It is burning of incense to false gods. Sin is the practice of witchcraft. It is disobedience. Sin is a deliberate act against the law of God. It is sexual immorality. Sin is not doing the good you know. Romans 7:15. Sin is pride. It is unbelief. Sin is defilement. It is a deviation. Sin is lawlessness. It is trespassing! Sin is to go off a path, fall or slip aside. It is to deviate or wander from the right way or path. Sin is ingratitude. It is to reject God. Sin is yielding to temptation. Sin is deadly. Sin has consequences.

1. It robs us of joy. Sin causes us to lose the joy of our salvation.

2. It brings shame, reproach and disgrace.

3. Sin excludes sinners from Heaven. Sinners will end up in hell.

4. It brings God's anger, punishment and judgement.

5. Sin open doors into bondage.

6. It brings fear and guilt.

7. Sin brings God's curse. As long as the curse is in operation the blessings will ceased.

8. Sin brings calamities.

9. Sin brings death. Romans 6:23. When you're living in sin, you're alive physically but dead spiritually.

10. Sin quenches the Holy Spirit.

11. Sin separate us from God.

.12. Sin robs us of peace.

13. It robs us of confidence in prayer. Sin hinders our spiritual walk.