This verse tells of a time when Israel was in deep trouble. The ark of God, a symbol of His presence, had been captured. There was death, despair, and a feeling that all hope was lost. It mirrors the times we are living in today with high crime rates, broken...

There may come a day in each of our lives as believer’s that we will suffer a most devastating defeat at the hands of our enemy, a trial so severe it will cause us to doubt and become afraid. And if this is not bad enough, it will seem the...

In this passage, Israel’s mistake was leaving for battle without the ark of God (representing His Presence). But this mistake uncovered an even greater error. God had become only an afterthought in their lives, a last resort. He was not God to them, and they did not honor Him. They...

In the journey of faith, there are seasons when we must fight to preserve the most precious thing we possess: the presence of God. Our lives are marked by seasons of joy and sorrow, victories and defeats, but the one constant that sustains us through all is the nearness of...

It may seem that your troubles last forever. That there is no end to your pain or sorrow. You may wonder if God cares. But the Lord is our Shepherd. He takes care of His sheep. And not one of them who are lost will be left behind. Often like...