When my children were little they used to love playing “Hide and Seek” with me. I think the reason they enjoyed it was because I was easy to find. At my size, it’s hard to find good places to hide. Also, they tended to cheat! Rishana would tell our cocker spaniel Ebony, “Go find Daddy!” Two minutes later that dumb dog would lead them right to my carefully chosen hiding place.
One thing is certain, however. With or without canine assistance, the children never would have found me if they didn’t look for me. You can only find someone thing by going in search of them.
When Jesus was born the only ones who found him were those who sought him. The shepherds could have stayed in fields after the angelic light show was over, but they would have missed out on seeing the “bright Morning Star.” (Revelation 22:16)
Likewise, if the magi had simply stared in wonder at his star in the east they would have saved themselves a long, hazardous journey, but they would have lost their chance to worship the “King of kings and Lord of Lords.” (Revelation 19:16).
This Christmas, as you look forward to the presents under the tree and stockings “hung by the chimney with care”, make sure you don’t miss out on the greatest gift of all – Jesus Christ. Search for Him as diligently as you seek for treats at the bottom of your stocking. “Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near.” (Isaiah 55:6).
Thankfully, He’s not hard to find. When we played hide-and-seek I didn’t want my kids to find me. God, on the other hand, is eager to be discovered. He promises, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” (Jer 29:13).
Two thousand years ago wise men traveled hundreds of miles in search of their Savior. Wise men still seek Him, but our journey is much shorter – just the distance from our knees to the floor. Why not take that journey right now and invite Him into your heart today?