Does God conceal?

Proverbs 25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

On the other hand, in Romans 1 we read: 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man--and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things.

Seems to me God is both a revealer and a concealer. Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord God does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.

God's "eternal power and Godhead" are obvious to all, "his invisible attributes are clearly seen." On the other hand, he has "secrets" which he reveals to those whom he chooses (his prophets.)

God sent his only begotten son, "hidden" in a baby. Most did not ever recognize him. He came not his own, but his own received him not. (John 1:11)
2Cor 4:3, 4 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
1 Cor1:8 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. ... 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
Col 2:3 In whom (Christ) are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

First "real" post

At any given time, I am reading through the Bible from beginning to end. I have done that for a few years now, as well as reading for specific topics, etc. My habit is to sit in a quiet place in the morning before the work day starts (usually with a cup of coffee) and spend some time praying and reading the Bible. I am old enough that I prefer reading a paper version, though when I get intrigued by something, I often go to some online resources such as http://www.biblegateway.com/ or http://www.blueletterbible.org/ Somehow a laptop and a cup of coffee just does not have the same "feel" for me as a real book and a cup of coffee.

Anyway, it invariably happens that I interact with the text. I wonder what the text means, what the original audience would have taken it to mean, what nuances are in the original language that English does not convey. I usually read from a Spanish/English parallel Bible and even that yields insights. I also interact with the author - not the human authors, since they are all deceased, but with the divine author who is very much alive. I ask him what he really meant when he inspired the words of the particular prophet or writer. I ask and ponder about how to apply what I read to my own life, family, church, community and world.

I also journal. I used to keep a diary cum journal, but found the mundane things like weather, daily activites, etc. did not mean too much in retrospect. I find journalling helps me "think out loud." As I begin to write about something I am pondering, I get insights. Some would say I hear the voice of God in this way. In fact, whether or not that is what is happening is one of my questions.

Jesus said he never did anything except what he saw his Father doing; never said anything except what His Father told him. As a believer who is "in Christ," I am called to be like my master more and more. Jesus said that his followers would do the things he did and greater things. How do I "see" what the Father is doing so I can do likewise? How can I "hear" what the Father says, so I know what to say?

Anybody having similar questions, struggles, experiences? Or did you have and then gotit "down pat"?