*In the Garden of Eden, when Adam and Eve sinned, they ran and hid behind the trees. Fear replaced fellowship. Shame covered their hearts, and they tried to cover themselves with leaves.

God asked, “Where are you?” — a call of love, a call to return.

Even today, many hide behind their own “trees” — good works, excuses, self-effort, or religious activity. But leaves can never truly cover sin.

God’s answer was not another tree in the garden…

It was a tree on Calvary.

The Bible says, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree.” Jesus took that curse upon Himself. On that Cross, He bore our shame, our guilt, and our sin.

We don’t have to hide anymore.

When we come to the Cross, something beautiful happens: Our sins are washed away.

Our shame is removed.

And God clothes us—not with leaves—but with garments of righteousness.

The song that was lost in Eden… is restored at Calvary.

So today, don’t hide. 

Don’t run.

Come out from behind the trees.

Come to the Cross.

Stand before the crucified Christ.

And hear His voice again:

“You are forgiven. You are restored. You are Mine.”

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