A telemarketer called a home one day, and a small voice whispered, “Hello?”

“Hello! What’s your name?”

Still whispering, the voice said, “Jimmy.”

“Good. Is your mother home?”

“Yes, but she’s busy.”

“Okay, is your father home?”

“He’s busy, too.”

“I see. Who else is there?”

“The police.”

“The police? May I speak with one of them?”

“They’re busy.”

“Any other grown-ups there?”

“The firemen.”

“May I speak with a fireman, please?”

“They’re all busy.”

“Jimmy, you have all those people in your house, and I can’t talk with any of them? What are they doing?”

“Looking for me,” whispered Jimmy.

Have you ever tried to hide from anyone? Well, one thing’s certain—we can never hide from God! He knows everything!

This truth works both ways: When we live in sin, we can be sure of God’s judgment; when we’re discouraged, confused, and need a friend, we are assured of His listening ear.