(September 7, 2014 at 9:46 pm)professor Wrote: The answer to the "Hiding" question is the same as the answer to the "Knocking" post.
Moses knew God face to face, and even he blew it when he had to step out in faith, and speak to the Rock ( he blew it by smacking the rock ( a type of Christ) like he did before, when he was supposed to speak to it).
It is nearly like a game- and it is ALWAYS our move.
The blinders come off (or should I say- the revelation increases) as we play the game.
I hate to use the word- "Game" but another parallel escapes me.
Yes, He does "Hide" and we, like little kids playing "Hide and Seek" are supposed to seek.
Maybe that is why "Child- likeness" is commended.
A god that makes redemption more and not less difficult is a god who by dint of his own actions would doom more earnest seekers to hell.
Such a god is unworthy of praise or worship.