God did not want us to be alone, so he makes for Adam a partner. It is wonderful to see a couple preparing for marriage. They are full of the hopes and dreams for the future, but growing together as one takes time and work. We become hard hearted and marriage does not always last. But God made us to be in relationship, and if not with a spouse, with others.
Although none of us wants to suffer, we learn through our times of hardship, trials, and suffering. It is in those times of trial...
God promises to send a forerunner to the Messiah, who will prepare the way by cleansing the people as a refiner would use fire...
Moses reminds the people of God that thier god is one who is always near when we call on him. God is with us...
