Acts 17:27
In Acts 17, Paul stands in the middle of Athens—a city buzzing with ideas, arguments, idols, and endless searching. It’s a world that looks a lot like ours: noisy, distracted, always chasing the next new thing.
But Paul doesn’t shame the Athenians for their restlessness. He sees their longing. He notices their altar “to an unknown god,” and he names it for what it is: a sign of people reaching for something real.
Then he offers this beautiful promise:
“God is not far from each one of us.”
That’s good news for anyone who feels overwhelmed, spiritually scattered, or unsure where God fits into daily life. It means God meets us right where we are — in our questions, our searching, even in our scrolling.
You don’t have to climb a mountain or get your life perfectly together to find God.
You just have to pause long enough to notice the One who has already drawn near.
This week, may you discover again that the God who shaped the heavens is also close to your heart, your breath, your everyday life.
You are not far from God — and God is not far from you.
Pastor Greg
