The “seeker” closes his or her eyes and proceeds to count to ten or twenty.
The “hider” takes the time to find a clever hiding place; one that will outwit or stump the “seeker.” Hide and Seek is definitely a fun favorite for children—and adults—of all ages unless of course, you can’t locate the “hider.” This is when things tend to get ugly, especially with kids. Being the “seeker” is only fun if you can find the “hider.” Failure to locate the “hider” often results in tantrums, stints of anger, and frustration. Kids tend to give up looking for the “hider” and move on to some other less stressful game or activity. Sometimes we feel like that with God.
We’re in the midst of a situation that we deem important or urgent. We look for the place where we normally find Him and much to our chagrin, God isn’t there. No big deal right? We simply proceed to some of His other well-known “hang out spots” like church, television evangelist programs and sermons on CD. We listen. We watch. We wait. Still, we feel like God’s just not there. There was no sign that read “be right back in ten minutes” or “on break.” There was only silence. The still small voice that once comforted our hearts is drowned out by the booming echoes of panic and dread. God are you there?
Believers need to understand that spending time with God is a necessity. We have to be persistent in seeking His face. We simply can’t give up or abandon ship because we cannot feel His presence or get an answer to our prayers. Doing so is a sign of immaturity and impatience. We don’t want to be the “seeker” who quits the game simply because they cannot seem to find the person they’re looking for. We don’t want to be the “seeker” who runs away in frustration when we’re so close to finding what we seek.
When believers spend time with God, they gain greater insight into God’s holy character. This insight is deepened when we read God’s word, converse with Him and listen to His voice. Through deliberate, persistent practice, the believer is able to invoke the presence of God. Imagine having a deep wound or cut that requires stitches. Wouldn’t you rather the doctor came to you than you having to roam about in a fit of panic trying to find the doctor? I would.
Caodaists believe that the deeds practiced in every day life dictate the future. The bible says that the practice of seeking or inquiring of the Lord will lead to one thing: finding Him. Resist the flesh when it prompts you to give up seeking God. Spending time with God daily can help keep frustration and panic at bay.
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