Acts 17:27 'That they would seek God, perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us; for in Him we live, and move, and exist, as even some of your poets have said, 'For we also are His children'.
Observation
God's purpose for us is to seek Him and find Him; to repent and turn to Him above all else, and to nurture a loving relationship with God, our Father in Heaven. The verse says that we might grope for Him, to find Him. I picture myself in darkened room with arms high and hands open taking small steps so I won't run into anything, but feeling my way around for something to hold onto; reaching out to try to find God, to touch Him. God is nearer to us than we can imagine. We are the ones who are distant from Him, separated by sin & darkness.
Application
If I can just reach out to Him, His light will lead me to Him. I have purpose in my life when I open my heart to God.
Psalm 18:28 Lord, You have brought light to my life, my God, You light up my darkness.
Luke 11:36 If you are filled with light with no dark corners, then your whole life will be radiant as though a floodlight is shining on you.
Prayer
Father, thank You for this gentle reminder to continue to seek and find you in the midst of the darkness & doubt that try to 'move in' to the corners of my heart. I will not fear - for You are with me. I trust in You! Shine your light on me and reveal areas of my life not yielded to You. I need You Lord, I'm groping for You Lord - in You I live, move, and have my being. In Your Name, A-men.
