"Therefore they inquired further of the LORD, "Has the man come here yet?" So the LORD said, "Behold, he is hiding himself by the baggage." 1 Samuel 10:22
When the people of Israel were determined to reject God's direction, protection and correction, they searched for man they could crown as their own king, They wanted to be like other nations. He helped them achieve exactly what they wanted. Be careful what you pray for. God just might help you get it.
Hiding your SELF is not the same thing as dying to self. Before Saul was chosen as King of Israel, he hid himself among the baggage. His fear of man overshadowed his fear of God. He ran from man, but not to God. When Saul became king his prideful SELF could no longer be hidden. It was exposed.
False humility is nothing more than pride posing as piety. The prayerless are prideful, always hiding from God's call and fearing man's worst.
Don't make God look for you. Run to Him, before, during and after every crisis that comes your way. Prayer surrenders your SELF to God's desire and design for your life. In His redemptive plan, death is a way of life. The apostle Paul declared, "I die daily." (I Cor. 15:31) - Start today.
NOTE TO SELF: Don't hide your SELF. Crucify your SELF. The death of your pride is not some spiritual form of suicide. It is absolute surrender of your SELF to God's will for your life. This year die daily.
TALK LESS! PRAY MORE!