Treasure hunting has always fascinated us. The map, the figuring out how to get there, the actual treasure, and the focus on that one thing - the earnest search for the treasure.
I have personally realized that knowing God and feeling His presence is the greatest treasure in the world. There is a hunt that has to come before we find this treasure, though. If you're anything like me, you know that being a Christian and knowing God is not a continual mountaintop experience - sometimes it's difficult to connect and see beyond your normal everyday routine. There are dry seasons, and there are seasons when you feel far away.
But we want the treasure all the time! Why is it so hard sometimes?
Honestly, I don't have a definitive answer for that. I do know that God leads us through dry seasons and teaching us as much through them as He does through the mountaintop experiences.
Thankfully, though, our God is very loving, and very merciful. When you're in a dry season, if you want to get out, search for Him - and you will find Him. Lamentations 3:25 says, "The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him."
I once heard someone say that when we feel lost, if we just make a motion to turn to God, He runs to us and fills the gap. He's that good. He says in Jeremiah 29:13, "If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. I will be found by you." God isn't going to play hide and seek with us. He isn't a god who's only available from 9 to 5. He is always standing there with arms open, waiting for you to come.
Dry seasons are hard. Whether it's because of sin, or doubt, or busyness, it's never fun. But God promises that if you search for Him, you will find Him. The treasure does exist, and it's right in front of you.
(Israel & New Breed, I Will Search http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHC1w2WKfgU)
