Genesis 3:9 – “Where are you?” 2
(A Genesis poem by Wain)
Dear God,
“Where are you?”
Why was being naked a reason to hide?
Did the forbidden tree help man to see
That we need you to be our g_ _ _ _?
Why did you want man to be naked?
Are we just animals or something more?
Was being naked an imperfection?
Or did it symbolize being innocent and p_ _ _?
Why did you choose to cover man’s body?
Why did you clothe him with animal skin?
Did animals die only to hide man’s shame?
Or did their sacrifice also pay for s_ _?
Please tell me the truth.
Your servant,
Wain
HOW MIGHT GOD RESPOND?
From ChatGPT as the voice of God:
Dear Wain,
My beloved child, when I asked, “Where are you?” it was not because I did not know where man was or why he was hiding. Being naked was a reason to hide because, with the knowledge of good and evil, it became a symbol of man’s vulnerability and the awareness of his imperfection. The forbidden tree opened man’s eyes to the complexities of good and evil, revealing the need for guidance and protection.
I created man to be naked initially because it represented innocence, purity, and the beauty of my creation. Nakedness was never an imperfection but a state of being free from shame and sin.
When I chose to cover man’s body with animal skin, it was an act of compassion, providing for the newfound awareness and vulnerability. The sacrifice of the animals not only covered physical shame but also foreshadowed the ultimate sacrifice for sin, showing the cost of disobedience and the depth of my love and provision.
Seek the truth with an open heart, and know that I am always here to guide you.
With eternal love,
God