In the book of Genesis, we were told that the devil appeared to Eve in the form of a serpent and persuaded her to eat the forbidden fruit that God Almighty had commanded them not to eat.

“For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, that your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil”. Genesis chapter 3:5.

When you read down the same chapter of the book of Genesis, you will see how Eve gave in to the deceit of the devil by eating the fruit and giving to her husband – Adam – who also ate.

The same chapter goes further to talk about how God came down in the cool of the evening to fellowship with them – Adam and Eve – only for Adam to hear of His presence in the garden and ran to hid himself.

One may then wonder why God in His omniscience didn’t intervene when the woman was being deceived by the devil.

I have also asked a similar question but mine was anchored on the fact that God being all-knowing must have known Adam and Eve (or at least Eve) would not take heed to the commandment to stay clear off the fruit located in the middle of the Garden but still He allowed the fruit to be there!

The Almighty God works in mysterious ways and His ways and thoughts are as far apart from ours as the heavens is far away from the earth.

Prophet Isaiah puts it this way:
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8 – 9.

The disobedience of Adam and Eve paved the way to the coming of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! (Genesis 3:15). Through the coming of Jesus we were restored to God.

Yes! When He (God) allows some things to happen to us, it is usually for a purpose. Sometimes it is to teach us perseverance and dependence on Him and sometimes He (just) wants to manifest Himself in our lives and circumstances so as to take all the glory!

As you read through this piece of writing, it is my sincere hope and belief that you will be encouraged, vitalized (or revitalized) and will come to the understanding that everything works out for good so that His name alone will be glorified.

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Yes, besides, He is a great God and once he has given instructions, He leave us to chose to follow or not to, He has given us the will power.
What a great God He is