“Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” (GEN 2: 8 and 15) Eden, a real place. In this garden, the LORD GOD walked and talked with man. Man, the only part of the creation that specifically states: “He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person.” Our bodies where formed from the earth, and will return to the earth. Our life, soul, being from God’s breath and will return to HIM. Each will go back to its original source. Without His Breath, we could not, would not live.
This garden was a special place. The Creator would not make something that was not appealing to the eye or the heart. Of all the gardens created by man, none come close to the beauty and serenity of Eden. Man was placed there to tend and enjoy this special place. He was there to walk and talk with God. Each of us may have a special place where we feel safe and secure – a place to think, dream, put the worries of the world aside; a place to meditate, to unwind, to talk to God and listen. At our house, it is the library full of books, memorabilia, family pictures, travel souvenirs, quietness. However, it does not compare to Eden.
Even in our own unperfected created gardens, we can talk to God and He will listen. David sang these words:
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior;
my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.
He is my shield, the power that saves me,
and my place of safety.
He is my refuge, my savior,
the one who saves me from violence.
I called on the Lord, who is worthy of praise,
and he saved me from my enemies.
But in my distress I cried out to the Lord;
yes, I cried to my God for help.
He heard me from his sanctuary;
my cry reached his ears.” (2 SAM 22)
Where is the Garden of Eden? It is where ever I am listening to God. Remember, HE BREATHED His breath into us. We have both spirit and understanding. We are His children.
