She Opened Her Heat to God in Prayer - "There Is No Rock Like Our God"

 

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

Little Samuel was certainly privileged to have a mother who was so filled with faith in Jehovh. Though he surely missed her as he grew up, he never felt forgotten. Year after year, Hannah would come back to Shiloh, bring a sleeveless coat for his service at the tabernacle.  Every stitch born evidence of her love and care for her son. (Read 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 to be a blessing to his parents and to all of 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 stronger through the years. May the same happen to you, as you imitate the faith of Hannah.

Next time: She Opened Her Heart to  God In Prayer - Two Remarkable Prayers

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