We don’t like to be sad, do we? Even when faced with situations that are deeply distressing, we like to do everything we can to feel better and “move on.” But our text instructs us that–especially when God’s reputation is under attack–sometimes the best thing we can do is pause to groan in mourning. And yet, as we’ll see, such mourning does not leave us without hope! 2 Samuel 1

Nate McKanna