1 Samuel ends on a sad but hopeful note with Saul killed and David waiting in the wings, but even David and the rest of the kings of Judah were preparation for the ideal Messiah King.
Starting the day by focusing on the LORD orients the entire day toward him.
As Paul headed towards Jerusalem, he took with him fruit from his ministry among the nations.
Two stories combine to show how Jesus has power to make people whole again and to call us to believe his words.