God's Question

After Adam and Eve sinned, God asked two questions. One of the questions I believe is very telling of our relationship with God.

The question is in Genesis 3:9 when God calls out to Adam and Eve. He asks, “Where are you?” Even today God asks this same question to those who are lost and to those who are hiding.

It’s not a question of God needing directions as if He couldn't find us. God is everywhere at all times. As fallen humanity, sinners don’t naturally seek out God. Our tendency is to run and hide from His presence. Still God in His mercy calls and seeks us out (Isaiah 53:6, Luke 19:10).

And truth be told, some of us did not want to be found because we were so enamored and ensnared by the pleasures of sin. Out of pride and fear, we dismiss Him though we admittedly can see how destructive our lives become without Him.

Why is it that we foolishly think we can be selective in choosing the areas of our lives to be known by God while parts of our hearts remain hidden from His sight? Hebrews 4:13 says, “Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.”

When He questions us, we must answer honestly. About what we think, of how we feel, of the things that trouble and concern us and even why we are hiding. And we must be willing to listen when He responds. He will always speak the truth about Himself and our present condition. He can't lie like the devil who always lurks in the shadows of subterfuge.

Although God is unlike us, Jesus who was made in the likeness of man, was tempted in all points yet without sin understands our weakness (Philippians 2:7-8, Hebrews 4:15).

Don't you think it's time to answer His question? After all He sees and knows everything about us.