Adam, Where Are You?

millicentassoc
Jan 3
4 min read

Returning to God’s Original Design

Anchor Scriptures: Genesis 3:8–9; Jeremiah 6:16; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Matthew 25:1–13

**God’s question was never about location—it was about alignment.**

‘Adam, where are you?’ (Genesis 3:9)

Introduction: A Question Still Echoing

In a world filled with noise, controversy, confusion, and competing narratives, God is still asking the same question He asked in the garden:

“Adam, where are you?” (Genesis 3:9)

This was not a question of location.God knew exactly where Adam was.

It was a question of position, responsibility, and alignment.

And today, that same question echoes through our homes, churches, communities, and nations.

Not:

What are you wearing?
Who are you defending?
What side are you on?

But: Where are you—spiritually, morally, relationally, and covenantally?

The Root Issue: Misalignment, Not Appearance

From the beginning, the enemy has worked to shift focus away from obedience and toward distraction.

In the garden, the issue wasn’t fruit—it was trust. Not appetite—but authority. Not curiosity—but disobedience.

When alignment with God is lost, shame enters, blame follows, and confusion multiplies.

What we see playing out in culture today—conflict over image, power, control, sexuality, identity, and worth—is not new. It is a continuation of a very old fracture.

And God’s response has not changed.

“Stand in the Old Paths”

“Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; and you will find rest for your souls.”— Jeremiah 6:16

The old paths are not about legalism or control.They are about order, protection, and love.

God’s design has always been rooted in:

Relationship before performance
Stewardship before expansion
Obedience before authority

When we abandon God’s order, we don’t become free—we become fragmented.

The Bridegroom Is Coming — This Is About Readiness

Jesus reminds us in Matthew 25 that the Kingdom is not about appearance, but preparedness.

The wise virgins were not superior because of what they wore—but because they stewarded what they were given.

Oil matters. Faithfulness matters. Alignment matters.

The Bridegroom is not returning for spectacle. He is returning for a Bride awake, prepared, and faithful.

Repentance: Not Shame, but Return

Repentance is not punishment. It is an invitation back into alignment.

“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, pray, seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven…”— 2 Chronicles 7:14

Repentance says:

“Lord, reorder my heart.”
“Realign my desires.”
“Restore what I surrendered to culture instead of You.”

This is not about condemnation.This is about coming home.

Reflection Questions

Where might God be asking me, “Where are you?”
What have I been focused on that may be distracting me from obedience?
Am I prepared—or merely present?
What does repentance look like for me in this season?

Prayer

Father God,We hear You calling—not in anger, but in love. Search our hearts and show us where we have drifted. We repent for every way we’ve exchanged Your design for our own understanding. Realign us. Restore us. Prepare us. Teach us to be faithful stewards of what You’ve entrusted to us. We choose to return—to Your ways, Your truth, and Your love.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Invitation

God is not asking us to be perfect. He is asking us to be present, prepared, and aligned.

Our Answer to God’s Question

When God called out, “Where are you?” He was not seeking information—He was inviting relationship, honesty, and return.

When Samuel heard God’s voice, he didn’t hide or pretend to understand on his own. He went to someone spiritually wiser for guidance. And when clarity came, Samuel returned and answered,“Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening.” (1 Samuel 3:10)

When Jesus received His call, He didn’t hide either. He withdrew into prayer. And even when those closest to Him could not fully understand the weight of His assignment, He surrendered completely and said,“Not My will, but Yours be done.” (Luke 22:42)

Each time God calls, He is not asking for perfection.He is asking for presence.He is asking for surrender.He is asking for truth.

So when God calls your name—when He gently asks, “Where are you?”

There's a simple answer that changes everything :

Will your answer be:

“Here I am, Lord.”

Closing Prayer: “Here I Am, Lord”

Heavenly Father,When You call my name—when You ask, “Where are you?”—today I answer with humility and trust:

Here I am, Lord.

I am not hiding.I am not running.I am not striving to prove or perform.

I come just as I am—open, willing, and surrendered to Your will.

Teach me to trust You with all my heart and to release every place where fear, control, or uncertainty has taken root. Help me to let go without losing ground,to follow without needing all the answers, and to walk by faith, knowing You are directing my steps.

Order my thoughts. Steady my heart. Align my life with Your truth, Your wisdom and Your love. In Your Precious Son, Jesus Name, Amen.

If this prayer resonates with you, you may want to continue this journey in Day 3 of the devotional, “Released to Trust – Letting Go Without Losing Ground,” where we reflect more deeply on Proverbs 3:5–6 and what it means to trust God one step at a time.