Devotional
Gardens play a significant role in God’s story of redemption. In Eden, humanity fell through Adam’s disobedience. In Gethsemane, Jesus chose obedience, reversing the curse of sin. This parallel isn’t coincidental – it’s a powerful reminder of God’s redemptive plan. Where Adam failed to resist temptation, Jesus succeeded through complete submission to the Father’s will. This victory wasn’t just for Himself; it was for all humanity, offering us the redemption that Adam couldn’t achieve.
Bible Verse
“I sought for a man among them who should build up the wall and stand in the breach before me for the land, that I should not destroy it, but I found none.” – Ezekiel 22:30
Reflection Question
How does understanding Jesus’s victory in the garden change your perspective on your own struggles with temptation?
Quote
“The cosmic battle for the soul of man is being fought in the very environment in which it was originally lost.”
Prayer
Jesus, thank You for Your perfect obedience that restored what was lost in Eden. Help me to walk in the victory You’ve won. May I choose obedience in my daily battles. Amen.