Not Long Hidden

Hebrews 11:6 – “ [God] is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him”
     Often at the end of one of my more strenuous lectures I will conclude my presentation with a few fun slides that contain hidden images. Most of my students will see the obvious picture right away. Some, after a few moments, will declare that they see the other images coming into focus. It comes easy for a few while others struggle. Those who do not give up and continue to stare at and search the screen will soon see other images evolve from the 2-dimensional hideaway. Some will leave their seats, approach the screen, turning their heads and bodies in all directions. And even though they could not readily see the hidden image, they believed it was there because others had seen it. Sure enough with time, patience and persistence almost everyone will be able to discern the hidden picture.
     Their persistence is a reminder of the importance of having the same tenacity in matter of faith. The danger for those who doubt is that they stop looking for God because they believe He cannot be found in their situation or that he has left them on their own. God promised that those who seek Him with all their heart and soul will find Him (Deuteronomy 4:29) and our scripture today confirms that God rewards those who diligently seek Him.
     If you struggle to believe, remember the example of the hidden picture; just because you don’t readily see the hand of God in your situation does not mean he does not exist or that he is not there. Keep seeking Him and watch Him graciously reveal Himself to you.
Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day. Be blessed! Rev. Dr. JoAnn