Ezra reads from the book of the law and interprets what he reads. The people hear the word and receive it. They bow and worship God. God’s word reminds us of his great love and how small we are in comparison. Yet we are reminded in being joyful in God, we find strength.
In Luke, we hear the parable of the tree which does not produce. The owner says cut it down, but the gardener asks that...
Abram had followed God into a foreign land, but still remained childless. Abram speaks with God about his concern and God reassures him that...
The psalmist calls to the Lord. He declares that he is dry like the desert and he is faint but he continues to hope...
