The Fig Leaf Chronicles

<p><strong><em>Small decisions sometimes have large consequences . . . </em></strong></p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p class=ql-align-justify>The rustle of leaves in the early morning. Sunlight filtering through the trees. The sound of water lapping against the rocky shore. Quiet footsteps announcing the approach of Father.</p><p class=ql-align-justify>They back into the green hedge formed by newly-named flora. Both cringe as a stone rolls under her foot causing her to stumble against him.</p><p class=ql-align-justify>A whisper floats on the breeze. </p><p class=ql-align-justify>Adam my son where are you?</p><p class=ql-align-center><strong>***</strong></p><p class=ql-align-justify>And so began the long slide of humanity-a slope that would last into eternity for some. But for those who step out of the shadows and answer God's call the slide ends. </p><p class=ql-align-justify>Adam and Eve stepped out and knelt before him allowing him to strip off the coverings they'd slapped together on the fly-and then to re-clothe them with his choice of garment.</p><p class=ql-align-justify>Our First Parents learned that one small choice made outside of their Creator's presence sometimes has large consequences. </p><p class=ql-align-justify>But given back to him in humility and obedience God's mercy is the only clothing we need.</p><p></p>