Never Play Hide and Seek With God Either

# 137 – Today's Du-votional comes from 1Sa 10:21b-22, “ But when they sought him, he could not be found. 22 Therefore they inquired of the LORD further, "Has the man come here yet?" And the LORD answered, "There he is, hidden among the equipment." (1 Sam 10:21b-22) Imagine the excitement of the people! The tension had been mounting as lots were cast to find out who the new king would be. The lot finally lands on Saul and he is no where to be found! The people were ready to break forth in cheers for their new king and I can just imagine the awkward silence and murmuring of the audience that followed. No king! And so like a lot set of lost car keys they look high and low for Saul. After a while someone gets the bright idea to pray. “Let's ask God” Please note that they didn't pray to Saint Adam, or Saint Gideon, or Saint Joshua to find Saul. They went right to God. We have the same kind of direct access to God today through Jesus Christ. Heb 10:19 says, “ Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus,” Yes, we can go directly to God with any and all requests! And yes that means for things even as menial as a set of lost car keys. As it it written in Php 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;. Did you catch that? “In everything by prayer” We aren't told how God spoke to the people concerning the whereabouts of Saul, but He led them to him immediately. Yes God is all-seeing. Your car keys can't hide from Him, and neither can you. (You don't want to play hide and seek with God. Just ask Adam and Eve.) He knows where you are and He sees what you are doing. Depending on what you are up to at any given moment, that can be a source of great comfort, or great consternation. You may be able to hide from others what you are doing, but you can't hide it from God. If it's sinful, stop it, and confess it, and receive His forgiveness. He wants you back even more than you want your car keys.