“Time went by until twenty years had passed since the ark had been taken to Kiriath-jearim. Then the whole house of Israel longed for the Lord. Samuel told them, “If you are returning to the Lord with all your heart, get rid of the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths that are among you, set your hearts on the Lord, and worship only him. Then he will rescue you from the Philistines.””
1 Samuel 7:2-3 CSB
Gods presence was far from the people and they felt that distance, desiring God be close to them. It was obvious that they had allowed other idols to take Gods place and they felt the distance. They longed for the Lord…I believe we can feel this today when we enter “dry season” when God feels far away. This allows us to look around and remove idols and remember the sweetness of relationship with Him. When those idols are removed and we turn our attention to seek Him, there is a fresh desire for intimacy with our Creator. Lord, help me to stay in seasons where I long for You and we have sweet times together!
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