Conclusion of IMITATE THEIR FAITH-"There Is No Rock Like Our God"

Hannah then uttered a prayer that God deemed  worth of inclusion in his inspired Word. As you read her words recorded at 1 Samuel 2:1-10, you will find the depth of her faith conveyed in every line.  She praised Jehovah for his marvelous use of power-for his unmatched ability to humble the haughty , to bless the oppressed, and to end life or even save it from death.  She praised  her Father for his unique holiness, his justice, and his faithfulness.  With good reason, Hannah could say:  "There is no rock like our God."   Jehovah is completely reliable, unchanging, and a refuge for all the oppressed and downtrodden who turn to him for help.

Little Samuel was certainly privileged to have a mother so filled with faith in Jehovah.  Though he surely missed her as he grew up, he never felt forgotten. Year by year, Hannah would come back to Shiloh, bring a little  sleeveless coat for his service at the tabernacle. Every stitch bore evidence of her love and care for her son. (1 Samuel 2:19) We can just picture her putting the new coat on the boy, smoothing it out, and looking fondly at him while speaking kind, encouraging words.  Samuel was blessed to have such a mother, and he grew up a blessing to his parents and to all Israel.

As for Hannah, she was not forgotten either.  Jehovah blessed her with fertility, and she bore Elkanah five more children.  (1 Samuel 2:21) Perhaps Hannah's greatest blessing, though, was the bond between her and her Father, Jehovah, which grew ever stronger through the years.  May the same happen to you, as you imitate the faith of Hannah. 

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From the Watchtower magazine, 2010