I loved playing hide-and-seek as a child. When we are young, the point of the game is not hiding, but being found. It's not very satisfying to stay hidden for so long that it takes the finder forever to find them. No, kids want to be found, because that's what brings the most joy.
We sometimes treat life like it's a game of hide-and-seek from God. Only we, as adults, get it backward and think the point is in the hiding. We can easily be deceived into believing that satisfaction is found when we're off by ourselves, out from under God's watchful eye, doing whatever we want to do. We couldn't be more wrong!
Joy is not found in trying to hide from God. In fact, that's what hell is - permanent separation from God.
If only we realized about our lives what kids know about hide-and-seek: the best part of the game is being found.
What an incredible blessing that we have a God who even wants to look for us. We should be so delighted about being in God's presence that we spend all of our time looking for ways to be with Him instead of trying to hide from Him. We should strive to keep Him within sight, not to hide ourselves so well that while He can still see us, we can no longer see Him.
Let's remember that joy comes not when we can't see Him, but when we can. :)
Oh, the joys of those who put their trust in Him! - Psalm 2:12
Joyfully His,
Dalinda
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