I think we have all heard this common colloquialism, but have we ever pondered it’s truth….I haven’t and I’m not sure I am going to. But as I sat here eating an apple this morning I thought of two things.
First, I hate eating apples (despite their nutritional benefits) because they are a lot of work. I simply don’t like biting into apples – they have to be cut and cored. But when they are cut and cored the apples are exposed to air and begin to turn brown. Now I know there are tricks to keep them fresh – but this simple, shiny, good tasting snack has suddenly become work.
Secondly, apples look inviting. Especially, when one is sitting there with a bite out of it. (The logo design team of a popular computer company didn’t do too badly on their design of this bitten piece of fruit.)
Anyhow, this morning’s inviting apple then made me think about Genesis 3. That’s the story about original sin.
We are told that Eve took the “fruit” and ate of it and then gave some to Adam and he ate. We aren’t told that it was an apple – but unfortunately the apple has taken the starring role in this story. I suppose I could start a campaign for another fruit like a banana or pomegranate or something, but I suppose that misses the point of the story.
The real point is that man messed up – we broke our relationship with God – but God (like a good parent) already knew how He would fix this.
Fast forward to Romans 5:6-11 and we are told that at just the right time Christ came to die for us when we were sinners and utterly helpless! Yeah God! Relationship with Him was restored!
When you are eating an apple you can think about a lot of things… For me – I am going to forever link my apple eating as a reminder about Christ’s free gift. Perhaps, the saying should actually be, “An apple a day keeps the devil at bay….”
Sappy, I know. But true!
Until next time…
Pastor Barry
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