In Genesis 3, after Adam and Eve ate the fruit, they hid. And God asked a question that has stuck with me ever since Pastor Chris preached it:
“Where are you?” (Genesis 3:9)
God is all-knowing—He wasn’t confused about their location. He wasn’t trying to play hide-and-seek. That question wasn’t for Him—it was for them.
And honestly, I’ve asked that same kind of question in my own home.
Hiding from God Hits Close to Home
As a parent, I’ve looked at my kids in the aftermath of a mess—crayons on the wall, cookie crumbs across the couch—and I already knew who did it. But still, I asked,
“Do you know what happened here?”
Not because I needed the facts, but because I wanted to see how they’d respond. Would they tell the truth? Would they shift the blame? I wasn’t looking for perfection—I was looking for growth.
In that moment in Genesis, Adam and Eve were hiding from God out of fear and shame. And I get it. I’ve done the same.
It reminds me of Psalm 139:1-2, which says:
“Lord, You have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I stand up; You understand my thoughts from far away.”
God sees us even when we’re hiding, even when we’re afraid.
God Sees Through the Fear
Lately, I’ve felt God ask me the same question:
“Where are you, Sarah?”
Not in a condemning way, but in a loving, intentional, come-closer kind of way. Because, like it says in James 4:8,
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”
Fear makes us hide. Shame keeps us there. But when we’re hiding from God, we’re only distancing ourselves from the very One who can heal and restore us.
And here’s what amazes me: even after Adam and Eve sinned, even after they hid, God still pursued them. Genesis 3:21 says He made garments for them. He covered them. That’s mercy—even in their failure.
It’s okay not to be okay, but it’s not okay to stay that way. And I believe that begins when we stop hiding from God and start being honest about where we are.
So I’ll ask what God asked Adam and Eve:
Where are you?
Not just physically, but emotionally. Spiritually. Relationally.
God’s not asking to shame you. He’s asking so He can meet you there.
If you’re ready to stop hiding and start growing, take a look at some of the Next Steps you can take here at Connection Point—whether that’s joining a group, serving, or simply finding community again.
And if you’re struggling and need someone to stand with you in prayer, we’re here to support you. You can submit a confidential prayer request any time right here.
Inspired by Pastor Chris’ message: “Altared the Fear that Ruins Relationships
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