Reading With the People of God #9 - FaithfulnessSample

Memorization Challenge:

13 And now behold the king whom you have chosen, for whom you have asked; behold, the Lord has set a king over you. 14 If you will fear the Lord and serve him and obey his voice and not rebel against the commandment of the Lord, and if both you and the king who reigns over you will follow the Lord your God, it will be well.- Samuel 12:13-14

Primer:
In today’s readings, we see God's faithfulness through His presence and power. In 1 Samuel, the Ark of the Covenant is captured, but God’s faithfulness cannot be contained by human defeat. In the Gospel, Jesus heals the official’s son, showing His power to heal and restore. Both stories remind us that God's faithfulness is not limited by human circumstances, and His presence and power are always at work, even in times of difficulty.

Question to reflect on: In what ways have you experienced God's faithfulness and power, even when circumstances seemed challenging?