Where Is God? – Jim Servidio lifehopeandtruth.com

Why does God stay hidden from mankind? This is a question that many have asked. The answer can be surprising and enlightening. In short, we hide ourselves from God through our sins. Our sinful nature separates us from God. He spoke face to face with Adam and Eve until they sinned. That sin caused the breach in their relationship followed by Adam and Eve hiding from God. God had to search them out. We might think a visible God could sway our minds towards stronger faith, but God knows that’s not the case. He revealed Himself to the nation of Israel and they rejected Him; He also revealed Himself through Christ, His Son, (John 14:9-10) “He who has seen Me has seen the Father“ yet, man rejected Christ and God the Father. It is not within man to search for God because we are influenced by the spirit of this age. God does reveal Himself to a few at this time through the power of His Spirit. The good news is that He has a plan for “all” mankind to truly come to know Him…which He greatly desires. With the return of Christ and the removal of the ruling spirit of this age, God will once again allow mankind to come to know who He is.