I recall one childhood memory of playing Hide-and-Seek with my older brother. I was the "hider" and Andrew was the "seeker". As he began to count to 100, I hid in the secret room under our stairs. I was filled with excitement as I attempted to stump my brother. While I continued to wait for him, however, I became bored and tired. I'm not sure how long I waited in that little room, but each time he walked by that room, my excitement rose. I still had the chance to stump him; though, so I would not come out to reveal my hiding place. I eventually gave up and went to find Andy. When I walked into the back porch, he was watching television. I was shocked.
"Why aren't you looking for me?" I asked.
"You were under the stairs," he replied.
"Well why didn't you tell me to come out?" I demanded.
"I decided to wait for you to find me," he stated simply.
This traumatic experience truly hindered my social-emotional development. From that day on, I have never been able to play hide and seek without regressing back to that day. As I hid, I expected Andy to do everything in his power to seek me. When he never came, I felt rejected and abandoned. These feelings have stuck with me for years and I have never forgiven him!!! Okay, so it really wasn't that traumatic of an experience, but I do remember being angry that he didn't tell me to come out.
How often have I played Hide-and-Seek with Christ? I've often hid from Him and waited for Him to seek me. God does seek me with all of His heart. When I hide from Him though, He is not going to come into that room under the stairs and pull me out. He decided to wait for me to find Him.
"If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed!"
John 8:36
When I found Him, He set me free; therefore, I am free indeed. Now I must learn how to
Treasure My Freedom in Christ!
