http://www.goingtojesus.com/text/books/fatherandson.pdf
John:
God was correct, I know, but why did he choose to hide the son? Was it so the Son could learn how to deal with every situation by acting the way the Father would act? So other creatures in heaven and earth could revere and respect him as they do the Father (being as He was going to put the Son on the throne)?
Had he made a way to raise a people up worthy to worship him? Was it because God was searching for a way to reveal himself? Was it for us to see what a wonderful Father he was by revealing his son?
God help me love your son the way you want me too!
Wendell
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Hi Wendell:
I am not sure if anyone can answer that question fully. But the answer must include at least one of the reasons you mentioned; namely, that the Father knew the best way to reveal Himself was by hiding the Son until the appointed time, and then revealing him in Jesus Christ.
Ah, the wisdom of God! His ways are indeed “past finding out”. But His ways are not impossible for Him to reveal, when He chooses to reveal them! Thank God that He revealed Himself to us in the Son. What an awesome God He is!
jdc