When suffering makes us question if God cares, 1 Samuel 1:3-28 reminds us that he sees our pain, he hears the cries of our soul, and he remembers us according to his steadfast love and faithfulness.
In the introduction to 1 Samuel, we see that God often does his greatest work where we least expect it - in places of obscurity, weakness, and waiting.
The shepherds in the Christmas story show us that when we truly seek Christ and believe in him, we cannot help but make him known with joy and thanksgiving.
Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace who makes peace with God, rules our hearts by his peace, and will one day bring peace to all creation.
Jesus is the Everlasting Father who came to give us life, light, and love, and to make us children of God through his redeeming grace.
The Baby of Bethlehem is the Mighty God who came to rescue sinners - Creator of all, Sustainer of all, Redeemer of all who believe.
Jesus is the Wonderful Counsellor who meets us in our darkness, knows us completely, and speaks wisdom that brings life and hope.
In Psalm 90, God is teaching us to recognize our death, so that we can live wisely and joyfully in his steadfast love.
In Ephesians 4:1-16, we are reminded that the church is not a Sunday event, but a Spirit-created, Christ-centered, God-glorifying family called to live in unity.
The wonder of Jesus is that he came, lived, died, rose, and is coming again. May we therefore live for his glory.