Responding to Frustration

In 1 Samuel 12, Samuel the prophet recounts the sins of the Israelites and their desire for a King to rule over them, even though “the LORD your God was your king (12:12, NASB).” He must have been frustrated with them as he recounted their evil ways in this chapter and how they are acting […]

Pray in Case of Emergency

Do you only pray to God when trouble is knocking at your door or you suddenly find yourself facing a hardship? Repeatedly, in the Old Testament, Israel wandered from God and began to serve other gods. Then when they were faced with an adversary, they would quickly turn back and ask God to save them. […]