It was one's intention that it would be lost.
Another knew it would be lost.
But, that same 'Another' intended for it to be regained.
Yes, the most important question is what does it take ...or what is the condition of this restoration??
Yet, to understand more fully the path to restoration ...it is quite necessary to understand why it was taken.
And that word, wall ...just the ever so brief mention of the word brings about a battle-ready response for many people. How many of you think it is unfair to even think of any concept involving keeping people out??
And how many of you have built a wall within yourself to keep God out?? Yes, it is not so much that paradise was taken from man & woman ...it was their own choice, to choose to go against God. But, that was not their full commitment. In fairness, they had to leave the garden because of their choice ...yet, that was not so bad, as learning more of the better choices is of much greater value. And that learning often requires a temporary condition ...to help us work towards our eternal condition.
The Garden of Eden was like a park and an orchard, enclosed by rivers on each side ...but, Satan was not kept out. The garden was a paradise for them until Satan's influence. The difference is ...that the paradise of Heaven will not be free for Satan to access, but will be free from his influence.
I'm about to access my bed, but I want to make sure to mention (in case I forget to return to finish this blog) that to gain access to Heaven ...the provision is through Jesus.
Sadly, so many people depict Jesus quite differently. If we see Him differently in small ways, that should not be a problem ...as long as each small way is a way that is clearly stated in the Bible. And that being said, each small way is not small at all ...but, all a very big way.
We can read about Jesus a little bit at a time ...yet, how can we not want to eventually read all that the Bible says about Jesus??
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