SCRIPTURE: Acts 17:24-34
“God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us.” (Acts 17:27)
God works behind the scenes, directing circumstances to get our attention.
He cannot force us to respond, but neither can He leave us to our own devices.
That Paul quotes two pagan philosophers (v.28) shows that He even speaks to other faiths and cultures.
It reminds me of the Magi, who followed the stars to find Jesus.
God is God, the Creator and Father of us all, whether people admit it or not.
He maintains and directs creation so it points and draws people to Himself.
“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” (Romans 1:20)
This gives me hope for people who have not met Jesus yet; God is still working on them.
God does not want anyone to perish, He is working all the time, to help people see their need for Him.
He is not far from ANYONE, including those who deny that He exists.
He is also using my own life experiences to draw me closer to Him.
This explains why I keep experiencing frustration when I try to do life or church without Him.
Again and again He reminds me, “apart from me you can do nothing!” (John 15:5).
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, thank You that You do not give up on anyone. And thank You for always reminding me to come back when I start to head out on my own. I need You Lord, I want You!