In the earliest stories of God, we seem Him being close and personal with people. He walked in the Garden with the first man and woman. He called Abraham, Isaac and Jacob into a deep personal relationship. He invited the nation of Israel to be His people, and promised to be their God. No matter what went right or wrong, He was there — helping, teaching, engaging. He and His love seemed so relentless, personal and close. How should that affect our lives, our hopes, our faith? God is still present, and not just in a large, impersonal way. In every moment, in our pain and joy, He is here.