Why is God so Reticent?

Even to longtime Christians, God can oftentimes appear reticent,
even silent. Sometimes, God does things that feel extraordinary,
but most of the time -- from our experience -- he seems to be
elusive. The cross clearly shows us it's not because he doesn't
care or because he doesn't want to be intimate with us. Rather, the
character of God shows there are reasons and wisdom for his subtle
-- even puzzling -- ways. | Psalm 13