Our reading leaps from the middle of a story between God and a king who wants to do his own thing. Its an opportunity for us to consider what we would need from God to believe that God is actually with us in the moment. We ask for signs and evidence of God often in faith; how do we know that God is listening? God gives the king a sign, even after the king refuses it, because God needs the king, and us, to know one simple word that speaks of every divine promise. #Advent #lament #hope #kings #signsofgrace #youareloved