Today we are reading 1 Samuel 6. In this chapter we read about the Ark of the Covenant being returned to the Israelites. “The ark of the Lord was in the country of the Philistines seven months. And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners and said, “What shall we do with the ark of the Lord? Tell us with what we shall send it to its place.” They said, “If you send away the ark of the God of Israel, do not send it empty, but by all means return him a guilt offering. Then you will be healed, and it will be known to you why his hand does not turn away from you.” And they said, “What is the guilt offering that we shall return to him?” They answered, “Five golden tumors and five golden mice, according to the number of the lords of the Philistines, for the same plague was on all of you and on your lords.” 1 Samuel 6:1-4 ESV The Ark of the Covenant was toxic to the Philistines—it actually caused them physical harm. What message is God communicating to the Philistines? Can you think of an example of God communicating to unbelievers today? God’s presence is associated with the Ark in the Old Testament times. Where is God present today? Gods bless you and keep you this day. Pastor Tim