The Beginning of Hope
When we read in Genesis, the very first book of the Bible, we find that mankind was created for relationship with God. Man and woman were created uniquely, the only creation that is said to be created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). We also read that God walked in the garden of Eden, where the first man and woman dwelled (Genesis 3:8). What an amazing thought that the Creator walked side-by-side with his creation and that mankind, the finishing touch on creation, was made to reflect their Creator! But through the disobedience of Adam and Eve, the first man and woman, sin came into the world. They chose fruit and a desire for wisdom (Gen 3:6) over obedience and a true relationship with God. As a result, they were kicked out of the garden and the once beautiful image of God reflected in them was marred by the ugly nature of sin. So what were they to do? They had messed things up and life was no longer this perfect existence in a perfect world. Finding and growing food became diff...