Who Told You, You are Naked?

 

An Emoji Devotional for Wednesday, May 8, 2024:

Topic: "Who Told You, You Are Naked?"

Highlight:

“Who told you that you were naked?” the Lord God asked. “Have you eaten from the tree whose fruit I commanded you not to eat?” Genesis 3:11 NLT‬

In the story from Genesis, God asked Adam and Eve, "Who told you that you were naked?" This question is about more than just physical nakedness; it's about feeling exposed and vulnerable before God. When we engage in things that distance us from God, it creates a sense of shame and guilt that makes us feel spiritually naked.

God is always present in our lives, but when we allow forbidden things to influence us, we become blind to His presence and focused only on our shortcomings and distractions. This spiritual nakedness is a result of forbidden seeds that grow within us, causing us to feel separated from God.

Instead of confessing our spiritual nakedness, we should focus on God's power and ability to transform any situation for our benefit. We should pray for spiritual adornment and alignment with God's presence, rather than wallowing in feelings of shame and inadequacy.

Remember, the more we dwell on our spiritual nakedness, the further we drift from God's presence. Let us instead choose to praise God and seek His covering in all aspects of our lives. Stay strong, keep praying, and trust in God's ability to guide and protect you. Let us not allow distractions to pull us away from God's grace.

Prayer: Dear God, clothe me in Your spiritual presence and lead me on the path of righteousness. Amen.