Where Are You?

"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." This has become an obvious point of debate among the world of science and theology. But perhaps when the reader goes beyond the date of when it all began to the place of where it all began to fall apart we see the essence of correct theology from a Christian perspective.

Let's just assume that the narrative of the Bible is true (Gen 1-2). Not to debate times and places based on writings or artifacts. But that maybe it really did happen the way it was written.

Adam and Eve were walking around in the Garden of Eden. Minding their own business, enjoying one another's company, eating the vegetation produced among the earth, mingling with the creatures, and responsibly displaying a deep appreciation of all that they were given.

And then one day...

There was a creature with an incredible ability not only to speak, but to cunningly and deceitfully convince these two humans to act irresponsibly by disobeying the one command given to them in the garden.

And the consequences...

They were naked and ashamed. They were already undressed yet perfectly content, but now there came a sense of shame for their deeds before ever encountering the Person whose law they had disobeyed (Gen 3).

What is so stunning is how God initiates the dialogue with Adam and Eve. "Where are you?" Consider that question as opposed to "What have you done?" I think the question God asks sets the tone of His intentions.

God's primary objective is not to question our acts of disobedience. His primary objective is to pinpoint our location. Why? Because His primary objective is not condemnation rather reconciliation (Rom 8:1).