“1. And Hanna prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation. 2. There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. 3. Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.”
I Samuel chapter 1 tells us the story of a woman by the name of Hannah that had a great desire to have a child. As she goes to Shiloh, to worship the LORD, Eli the priest sees her anguish as she calls upon the Lord to answer this prayer. The Bible says that her womb had been shut up by the Lord. There are things that God does not give us right away because He wants us to seek Him for the matter. As she begs God for a child, He answers her prayer. Sometimes God says no and sometimes God says wait. I Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing.” If God has not given you an answer, continue to pray. God was teaching Hanna that He wants to be glorified in all that He does for her. It is the same way with us. Keep praying about those things that are heavy on your heart. God wants to do great things in your life, but right now He may be testing your faith to see how true to Him you really are. In the main context of scripture, God has answered this prayer of Hanna’s. She has already had a son, his name was Samuel. Its important to see how Hanna responds to the Lord after this great answered prayer. How do you respond to God and to others when God answers your prayers? Hannah thought she was never going to have children, but God answers a huge prayer! To her, it probably felt like God moved a mountain! In the lives of many believers the blessings of God do come, but through the blessings also come pride and arrogance. Turkey hunting could be a very good example. Maybe you’ve never killed a turkey, never killed a turkey with a bow, or even never killed a grand slam. God gave us turkey hunting to enjoy life, but be careful about the glory when God blesses you. Don’t let your blessings draw you away from God’s will for your life. Hannah didn’t glory in the fact she had a child, she gloried in the goodness of God! She gloried in her salvation! God can answer any prayer in your life, whether a turkey, a spouse, or maybe even a child, like Hanna asked for. When the blessings come, praise God for how righteous and holy He truly is! God answers prayer! Don’t let the blessing be above the One that blesses.
Memory Verse Week 4/22/19
I Samuel 2:2
“There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is their any rock like our God.”
