Sometimes God doesn’t feel close — but that doesn’t mean He’s absent.

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When Jesus Feels Hard to Find

It’s often been said, “I’ve tried the Jesus thing, but He’s not there.” The very essence of Jesus is elusive. He was concealed in the Old Testament, with vague references of Him coming. For example, Isaiah 7:14 says:

“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.”

Then when Jesus came in the New Testament, He fulfilled all those prophecies — yet still, He often spoke in mystery. Even His closest friends had to ask what He meant.

He Spoke in Parables — For a Reason

In Matthew 13, Jesus told a story:

“A farmer went out to sow his seed… some fell on rocky places… some fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.”

“Whoever has ears, let them hear.”

Jesus used parables to draw in people who were truly seeking. It was never about cleverness — it was about the condition of the heart. He revealed deep truths to those who genuinely wanted to know Him. At Integricare, we believe faith is something children learn not just through teaching, but through curiosity, reflection, and daily experience. It’s part of our Christian identity to help young hearts begin that journey.

What We See Is Not All There Is

The world we’re living in now isn’t just physical — it’s also spiritual. Like in Bible times, finding Jesus still takes a discerning, seeking heart. So when something unusual happens after you pray, or when you whisper, “God, are you there? Do you care?” — and something shifts — that’s probably your answer.

I know because it happened to me.

Want to explore more reflections like this? Visit our Christian Learning devotionals for stories rooted in real experience and enduring faith.

Heaven Still Speaks

If you’ve ever felt like God is quiet or hidden, don’t give up. His silence is not His absence. He is still drawing near to those who seek Him. And if you’d like to go deeper, I’ve written a short booklet: “Heaven Can’t Wait”. Feel free to grab a copy — they’re available at your centre.

Blessings,
Vetti x

Looking for Christian Childcare Centres, Preschools or Early Learning in Sydney?

We offer faith-based early learning programs for children from six weeks to school age, with long day care and preschool services available at our:

• Childcare centre in Ashfield
• Early learning centre in Auburn
• Preschool in Blacktown
• Preschool in Brighton Le Sands
• Childcare centre in North Strathfield
• Early learning centre in Northmead
• Preschool in Northbridge
• Childcare centre in Parramatta
• Preschool in Pendle Hill
• Childcare centre in Rockdale Plaza
• Early Learning Centre in Rockdale
• Early learning centre in St Ives
• Early learning centre in Strathfield
• Childcare centre in Turrella

With multiple locations across Sydney, enrolling your child at Integricare means quality care, strong early learning foundations, and convenience for every family.