In his book, The Return of the Prodigal Son, Henri Nouwen said:
“The question is not ‘How am I to find God?’ but ‘How am I to let myself be found by him?’ The question is not ‘How am I to know God?’ but ‘How am I to let myself be known by God?’ and, finally, the question is not ‘How am I to love God?’ but “How am I to let myself be loved by God?’”
After quickly reading this, we may just write off his comments as a “matter of semantics.” But when we sit quietly and let it soak in, then open our heart eyes to see, we can begin to understand the significant difference in perspective this makes in our journey toward intimacy with God. Like Adam and Eve, are there ways in which we are attempting to hide from God?
Take some time and ponder.