And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.
-- Gen. 3:10 (KJV)
After the sin was committed, Adam turned away from God and hid because he was ashamed. The shame of the past can cause a person to no longer take heed to the Word of God. Do not allow what you have done in the past to paralyze you in your relationship with God. Do not be afraid to do what God tells you to do.
You do not need to be ashamed to turn to God even though you have made mistakes in the past. God sees everything that you do anyway, so you might as well leave the past in the past and continue to move forward. When you choose to move forward, then your relationship with God will no longer be hindered.
Numerical Analysis: The numerical pattern for this verse is 3,1,4. (3) To stay in the Spirit, speak to Him correctly. (1) To follow God, listen to His voice. (4) To gain instruction, choose to be courageous.
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