The consequence of their sin remained, but salvation was available for those willing to seek.

We don't often think about rules having anything to do with love.

God makes known God's intention to do something new in the lives of these two flawed people.

The desert places in our lives can cause us to feel parched and desperate.

Our eyes must be opened to see the undeniable truth of God's presence in everyone

Isaiah encourages them to remember who God is and all that God has brought them through.

We are all bombarded with competing voices. Life daily throws lies at us that masquerade as truth

Often we want justice for others and mercy for ourselves.

Although Samuel didn't know it was God who called him, Samuel answered with a servant's heart, "Here I am".

They knew something amazing was happening and they wanted to be there to see for themselves and pay tribute.