As a shepherd looks for his scattered sheep when he is among the flock, so I will look for My flock. I will rescue them from all the places to which they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness.
It can feel as if God is standing in the light at the far end of a tunnel, and your job is to keep walking until you reach him. It is a hopeful picture, but it can quietly leave the middle feeling empty. If you are grieving or simply worn down, the middle may be exactly where you are.