Hidden Object Game

“My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
Colossians 2:2-3

I love hidden object games! I play them for the art, for the story and for their ability to focus my mind and sharpen my observation skills. Life can sometimes be like a hidden object game – God has hidden surprises and small miracles all around us. A flower blooming in an unexpected place, a rainbow appears when the conditions don’t seem to be right, a simple act of kindness changes your day. These are just some of the things we can find if we seek what God has for us.

His Word can also be like a hidden object game. It is filled with, as Paul says all the “treasures of wisdom and knowledge”. If we seek them, we will find them – if we seek Him we will find Him. Look carefully as you read His word, seek with your heart and your mind, go slowly because that bit of wisdom you need for the circumstance you face may be in an unexpected place. Tune your ears, for the encouragement you need may come from an unexpected source.

This week, search for the surprises God has for you, in the world around you and in His word. Seeking Him you will surely find Him and in so doing you will be encouraged by Him.

A prayer
Father – today and throughout this week focus our minds and sharpen our skills of observation so that we might be blessed by the wonders You have hidden for us and when we find them may we be encouraged and rejoice in for all the goodness you supply even in the midst of life’s trials. In the name of Jesus the source of all our hidden treasure, Amen.