Are things really getting worse, or has it always been this way? Difficult times are certainly not new. History is riddled with accounts of trouble, war, fear, economic uncertainty, and so on. The prophet Samuel was called by God for just such a time. What can we learn from his example? Can we clearly perceive what is going on and yet trust that God holds the whole world in His hands? Everyday life brings challenges. As these Bible Daily notes trace the footsteps of Samuel, may your heart be strengthened. May we be encouraged to stand in Christ, stand out for Christ, and where needed, stand up for Christ, in our day and generation. Bible Daily notes are written by Jeff Lucas to help you apply the lessons of God's Word daily. Each day and with each devotion, Jeff uses his signature wit and wisdom to reveal insights and practical application you can use in your own life. Each Bible devotion takes only a few minutes to read, but the lessons learned can last a lifetime. Are things really getting worse, or has it always been this way? Difficult times are certainly not new. History is riddled with accounts of trouble, war, fear, economic uncertainty, and so on. The prophet Samuel was called by God for just such a time. What can we learn from his example? Can we clearly perceive what is going on and yet trust that God holds the whole world in His hands? Jeff Lucas is an author, speaker, pastor, and broadcaster. His passion is to equip the church with practical Bible teaching marked by vulnerability and humor. A former vice president of the Evangelical Alliance UK, Jeff is bestselling author of twenty-six books that have been translated into multiple languages. Jeff is currently a teaching pastor at Timberline Church in Fort Collins, Colorado. Bible Daily notes are written by Jeff Lucas to help you apply the lessons of God's Word daily. Each day and with each devotion, Jeff uses his signature wit and wisdom to reveal insights and practical application you can use in your own life. Each Bible devotion takes only a few minutes to read, but the lessons learned can last a lifetime

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