Changed in His Presence - Sam Hinn
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Fellowship With God<br />
Adam and Eve lost their purpose when they<br />
lost their fellowship with God. After the man<br />
and the woman s<strong>in</strong>ned aga<strong>in</strong>st God, they found<br />
themselves naked and full of shame.<br />
And they heard the voice of the Lord God<br />
walk<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the garden <strong>in</strong> the cool of the day:<br />
and Adam and his wife hid themselves from<br />
the presence of the Lord God amongst the<br />
trees of the garden. And the Lord God called<br />
unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art<br />
thou? (Gen. 3:8-9, KJV).<br />
God returned to speak with Adam as though<br />
He did not know about their s<strong>in</strong>. "Adam, where<br />
are you?" It wasn't as though God did not know<br />
what had taken place, but He was seek<strong>in</strong>g Adam<br />
because their fellowship was broken.<br />
Adam had lost his very reason for existence—<br />
to enjoy communion with God. Because of this,<br />
God sent Jesus to die for us. Yes, He came to<br />
save us from our s<strong>in</strong>, but the ultimate purpose<br />
for sav<strong>in</strong>g us from s<strong>in</strong> was to restore our<br />
communion with God.<br />
If we confess our s<strong>in</strong>s, He is faithful and<br />
just to forgive us our s<strong>in</strong>s and to cleanse us<br />
from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).<br />
Today your fellowship with God can be<br />
restored, as you simply ask God to forgive you. It<br />
is that simple. Just confess your s<strong>in</strong>s to Him and<br />
He will touch your heart with <strong>His</strong> love and<br />
forgive your every s<strong>in</strong>. Once He has forgiven you,<br />
respond to Him <strong>in</strong> worship for everyth<strong>in</strong>g He has<br />
done for you.<br />
Substitutions for Fellowship<br />
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