And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? — Genesis 3:9
This question reveals the love of God.
God does not ask questions because He lacks information. God knows everything. He asked Adam, “Where art thou?” for Adam’s good. He was giving Adam an opportunity to come into the open and be honest.
We should not read this as if God is a cruel master disciplining a wayward slave. This is more like a brokenhearted father dealing with the disobedience of his child.
God did not abandon Adam. He came looking for him.
This question reveals the love of God.
God does not ask questions because He lacks information. God knows everything. He asked Adam, “Where art thou?” for Adam’s good. He was giving Adam an opportunity to come into the open and be honest.
We should not read this as if God is a cruel master disciplining a wayward slave. This is more like a brokenhearted father dealing with the disobedience of his child.
God did not abandon Adam. He came looking for him.
That is grace.