This piece of scripture is so relevant today. As a society, we have become so caught up in ourselves, in sin, and in everything that we shouldn't be caught up in that we have forgotten how to see God.
This could be blasphemous, but it reminds me of the concept of Hogwarts (yes, as in Harry Potter). Hogwarts and all of the magical world can't be seen by Muggles (non-magical folks, or here we can substitute for non-Christians). When Harry asks why they can't see it, Hagrid replies: "Because they've forgotten how." Granted, there are also spells cast to protect the magical world, but it still fits to this passage. Hogwarts is only seen as an old, decrepit castle by passing muggles, when those who have the special talents see the castle for its magnificence.
This is kind of what Christianity is like. Many people can't see the awesome power, beauty, and rewards that are offered by God. They can't see him.
Even those who are believers can miss God when he speaks or passes by.
We can be so caught up looking for epic signs of guidance, that we overlook the ones He sends us! That's precisely why it's so important to live simply; to filter out the white noise and judgements so that beyond the ivy covered bricks, you can see the beauty of the castle that's there!
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