Monday afternoon we watched our children play hide and seek; it brought back memories of when Hayley and Riley used to play when they were younger - much younger. I remember when Hayley and Riley used to play hide and seek with me they would simply close their eyes. They figured that since they couldn't see me then I couldn't see them. The thought of them standing in the middle of a room with their eyes closed still brings a smile to my face. This time, however, they played outside using the front acre and they really hid. There were so many places to hide that the one who was "it" had to be diligent and persevering. Great effort was needed. During all the searching and seeking I was reminded that we are to be even more diligent and persevering and put even greater effort into searching for wisdom - we are to search for it as if it is a hidden treasure.
"My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God." Proverbs 2:1-5
And in the book of Colossians we read that the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Christ. "...in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." Colossians 2:2b-3
Amazing! The more we pursue the Lover of Our Souls the more treasure we will find. And this goes for everyone - the orphan in Zambia, the widow in Mongolia, me and you. I must say it again - amazing!
May we take the responsibility of being "it" to heart and may we passionately, purposefully and diligently seek Jesus Christ. May we play to win!
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