We all š„ up - itās in our system! Ā For some of us (me) it comes super easy and weāre really good at it⦠š„“
We immediately begin reaching for whatās familiar and available to cover our mistake.Ā
Butā¦
I absolutely love how intentional Godās love is AND the romantic example He displays for us as Husbands and Fathers! Ā Check this out šš¼Ā
Adam š„ād up big time and sent all of mankind into a tailspin. Ā He and his bride, for the first time felt exposed and the embarrassment of their nakedness soā¦.Ā
THEY covered THEMSELVES with what they had.Ā
Well, what THEY had wasnāt enough... and it aināt the entire story!
Immediately following the role out of the punishment to Adamās actions - God moves and one ups their coverings by making custom leather garments for each of them. Ā
Did you know that?
Whenās the last time our kids made a mistake and we went out and got them a new Rawlings glove or Kate Spade purse?
Never!!!
Here God shows us that our actions have consequences and itās not the punishment! Ā Itās the sacrifice !!!
In order for them to be properly covered, something had to give its life. Ā Leather donāt grow on trees yāallā¦.Ā
That feeling we get when we š„ upā¦???
Thatās mourning and what weāre supposed to feel!!!
But are you mourning YOUR mistake or are you properly mourning the sacrifice it takes to cover up your mistake? Ā ā° š¤Æ
God is so intentional with His Word and His Love. So romantic really - the old covenant shedding light on (sneak peak) the new covenant to come - Ā Yeshua!Ā
Thatās Jesus in AmericanĀ
There is a time to mourn and one of them is in this situation⦠outlined in Tactical Step 2 of Winnowed WarriorĀ
Step 2:
We grieve knowing that Jesus accepted the responsibility for our sins.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."