For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall or partition between us (Ephesians 2:14).
This is not only one of the most beautiful texts in the Bible, but one of the most important. Consider what it says. First, that God is our peace; next, that not only are we and God one (all spiritual teachers say that) but that it is He who has made us one. We are one because that is the nature of being since He has made us that way. Then the inspired writer uses a figure of speech. He reminds us that when we lost our sense of unity with God, it is exactly as though a wall was built between God and ourselves. When that happens communication is broken and we are no longer one in consciousness, until, of course, the wall is pulled down.
In any difficulty the one important thing is to have the temporary wall of partition pulled down, and to let God do it—for only He can.
When mankind chose to determine for itself right from wrong, we disobeyed God in Eden. This separated us from God and we had to leave the garden God created for us. Then we had to face the world surviving by our knowledge and instincts instead of living in harmony with, under the protection of and by the will of God.
When Jesus came, he removed the wall of separation caused by our self-centered vanity and pride. By doing so, he removed the barrier that separated us from God by leaving God’s Holy Spirit within us to guide, counsel and advocate for us. Unified with God through the Holy Spirit, the gate to Eden that was closed is opened, and access was once again granted so that we could truly be one with God in the garden created for us. Now, we are the only thing that stands between us and Eden.
Each day we can choose to inhabit Eden with God in obedience and submission to God’s will. When we choose to put ourselves before God in our thoughts, words and deeds, we bring down the partition of separation and are again on our own. When we choose to obey God and put his will first, the gate to the garden is opened and we can enjoy the full measure of God’s gifts to us. Then we can be in communion with God and be filled with peace, joy and hope.
The garden awaits…welcome home.
Peace,
Z gardener
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