Hidden for Finding

I remember how we hid Easter eggs for our children when they were little.
They used to literally vibrate with the excitement and anticipation of the hunt.
We chose places that would challenge them but not be so difficult that they would give up.
We love their excitement and totally got caught up in it
They constantly referred back to us, including us in the sparkling fun of the moments
We gave them hints, telling them whether they were 'hot' or 'cold' depending on how close they were to the treasure.
They loved the thrill of the first glimpse of the shiny coloured paper under a bush or behind a flower pot.
What a vivid picture of God's dealings with us:
He hides His treasures for us not from us, in the exactly the same way
They are hidden to be found, not to be withheld

His treasures of wisdom and understanding are for us
He has told us where to find them
He has told us how to seek them
He has told us His joy when we find what we seek

When times are difficult and nothing seems clear, it may be comforting to think along these lines . . .