8 When they heard the sound of God strolling in the garden in the evening breeze, the Man and his Wife hid in the trees of the garden, hid from God.
9 God called to the Man: "Where are you?"
Adam and Eve had just taken a bite from the fruit, even though Father God had asked them not to. They hid from him. God calls out 'Where are you?' Even though he would have known exactly where they were, it reflects his hearts first concern, that they are close to him at all times. God is gentle, heartbroken, compassionate and kind. The thought of this is such a humbling and beautiful picture. Daddy God, a parent who has just lost his children, desperate to embrace them.
I just love this so much. This first question is true for all of our lives. Our lovely God is trying to win our hearts back by loving us into his kingdom once again. He is constently whispering over our lives, 'Where are you Chloe?' ‘Are you near me today?' Of course he is concerned by what I'm doing and wants the best for me, but I know that being right by his side, is the safest and best place for me, when I’m consciously walking beside him It's here that I can think clearly, and do the things that are in line with my Fathers amazing plans.
When I first started walking with God it was because he was already pursuing me. I called out 'Where are you God?' He replied 'I’ve always been here'
I've been finding this question to be such a stunning way of connecting with God throughout the day. Just having in the back of my head that God is asking me where I am. Am I walking towards his perfect plans, or am I standing on the edge of doing something I know he doesnt like.
A reflection to this verse that I wrote the other morning.
You start with asking
Where are you? Where have you gone?
You look at me
You’re not judging, what have you done?
Loving eyes
Always looking for me
Open hands
Always reaching to me
Now I’m asking
Well where are you in my life?
You whisper
I was always here
Now I’m screaming
Well why am I feeling so alone?
You are singing to me
Because you chose to let me go
I choose you
When you've already chosen me
I love you
When you first loved me
All that you require
Is that I hold on to you
All that you desire
Is that I hold on to you
