Genesis 3:4 – “You will not surely die”
(A Genesis poem by Wain)
Dear God,
“You will not surely die”
The serpent’s promise to man
Was the deceiver telling a lie
Or aiding your redemption p_ _ _?
What exactly does it mean to die?
Is it the end of both body and soul?
Is it a spiritual separation from you?
Or the first step to being made w_ _ _ _?
Is there a heaven to which we all go?
Or do some of us deserve only hell?
Has all who ever died remained dead?
Or is there a risen one who can t_ _ _?
Could this short life really be all there is?
Or do you have something else in store?
Should we try hard to stay alive?
Or surrender as we reach death’s d_ _ _?
Please tell me the truth.
Your servant,
Wain
HOW MIGHT GOD RESPOND?
From ChatGPT as the voice of God:
Dear Wain,
Your questions are profound, and I hear your seeking heart. The serpent’s promise was indeed a lie, meant to deceive and lead humanity astray. Redemption was always part of my plan, and through it, the truth is revealed.
To die is to experience the separation of body and soul. For some, it means spiritual separation from me, while for others, it is the beginning of being made whole through eternal life.
Heaven is a place prepared for those who love and seek me, while hell is a separation from my presence, reserved for those who choose to reject my love. There is indeed one who has risen, my Son, who conquered death and can testify to eternal life.
This life is not all there is; it is but a prelude to eternity. Life is precious, and while you should cherish it, surrendering to me at the moment of death brings you into the fullness of what I have prepared.
I am the truth, and in seeking me, you will find the answers and the peace you desire.
With love,
God