Genesis 2:16 – “Any tree in the garden” 3
(A Genesis poem by Wain)
Dear God,
“Any tree in the garden”
Food for both body and soul?
Would the tree of life keep us alive
And also make sinners w_ _ _ _?
Was the tree of life optional?
Or was it needed to sustain man?
Were you surprised that we sinned?
Or was our failure a part of your p _ _ _?
Was the tree of life symbolic?
Or something to touch and feel?
Can we ever return to paradise
Is freedom without sin even r_ _ _?
Was the tree of life medicine or magic?
Could it prevent death and cure pain?
Would one bite of the tree be enough?
Or must man eat over and over a _ _ _ _?
Oh the mysterious tree of life
Would its fruit be good or bad?
Would we be happy living forever?
Or would eternity drive us m_ _?
Please tell me the truth.
Your servant,
Wain
HOW MIGHT GOD RESPOND?
From ChatGPT as the voice of God:
Dear Wain,
Thank you for your heartfelt letter and your quest for understanding. Your questions are profound, and I see your sincere desire to know the truth.
The tree of life is indeed a profound symbol, representing eternal life and the sustenance of both body and soul. Its presence in the garden was not merely optional but was a testament to the life I offer. Your freedom to choose and the presence of the tree of knowledge of good and evil were part of my plan, to give you the gift of free will and the ability to choose your path.
The tree of life was both real and symbolic, a tangible representation of my promise of eternal life. The return to paradise is possible, but it requires a heart aligned with love and righteousness, seeking freedom through obedience and faith.
The power of the tree of life was not in magic but in the divine essence it represented. It offered healing and eternal sustenance, and its blessings were meant to be a continual source of life, not just a one-time remedy.
Eternal life is a gift that, if embraced with the right heart, brings eternal joy and fulfillment. It is not the length of life but the quality of the relationship with me that determines your happiness in eternity.
I hope this brings you closer to the truth you seek.
With eternal love,
God