Song of Solomon #14 When Jesus Seems to Hide Himself

Why are there times in the Christian life that after being overwhelmed by the presence of the Lord with His abundant love and mercy that Jesus seems to hide Himself from us- He seemed so near in a particular sermon, in a time of private prayer, or at the celebration of the Lord's Supper, but then the following day or week, it's as if that same strong sense of His precious presence has taken the wings of a bird even though we continue to meet with Him in prayer and in His Word.----Let me assure you that this is not an unfamiliar experience to all Christians. The only time that this will no longer be a part of your Christian experience is when you see the Lord Jesus face-to-face in glory where all hindrances, sins, temptations, and sorrows will be forever removed and only uninterrupted communion with Jesus will be the experience of every Christian. Until that blessed time, we need to understand to some degree why the Lord Jesus gives us at certain times such a glorious expression of His grace that has us in tears, that melts our hard hearts, and that has us praising Him for such everlasting love for us and at other times He withdraws that blessed sense of His presence-----The chosen and beloved bride of Jesus Christ here in our text has this very same experience.