Genesis 3:9 – “Where are you?”
(A Genesis poem by Wain)
Dear God,
“Where are you?”
Was this your first question to man?
He sinned and became spiritually lost
Was this a tragedy or part of your p_ _ _?
Who designed the tree of knowledge?
Wasn’t it you who made it look so nice?
Didn’t you want us to know good and evil?
Isn’t being wise more a virtue than a v_ _ _?
You knew that man was naked
Like animals you made us carefree
Did you want man to remain blind?
Or to sin, become like you, and s_ _?
Please tell me the truth.
Your servant,
Wain
HOW MIGHT GOD RESPOND?
From ChatGPT as the voice of God:
Dear Wain,
My child, I understand your questions and the longing in your heart for answers.
When I asked, “Where are you?” it was not because I did not know. My question highlighted the separation that sin had created. This was part of a greater plan, allowing humanity to exercise free will and grow through experiences, even painful ones.
I designed the tree of knowledge, and yes, I made it appealing. The intention was never to trick or condemn but to offer a choice. Wisdom is indeed a virtue, but it comes with the responsibility of understanding and the burden of knowledge. How one attains and uses knowledge matters greatly. Knowledge without guidance can lead to vice.
Man’s initial nakedness symbolized innocence and purity. I wanted man to live in harmony with creation, free from shame. However, the choice to see, to know, and to understand was always yours. I created man with the capacity for choice and the ability to see beyond the immediate. Sin and redemption, loss and salvation, blindness and sight—all are part of the journey towards becoming more like me, in understanding and compassion
Seek the truth with an open heart, and you will find it. My love for you is unwavering, and I am always here to guide you.
With eternal love,
God