Hunger for the Lord is the single greatest proof you know the Lord. In fact, there is no spiritual growth apart from spiritual hunger. The first three Beatitudes are about emptying ourselves. Today’s is about filling ourselves with what is good—I must hunger for that which truly satisfies. I must hunger and thirst for righteousness—the one and only meal that truly satisfies!
Samuel was not a perfect man but he consistently lived a life of integrity, conviction and faithfulness. His ability to persevere and endure resulted...