"Self-Concerned No More" - Continue

 Humans, however, are not as understanding and empathetic as Jehovah is. As Hannah wept and prayed, she was startled by a voice. It was Eli, the high priest, who had been observing her. He said: "How long will you behave drunk? Put away your wine from upon you." Eli had noticed Hannah's quivering lips, he sobs and her emotional demeanor. Instead of inquiring what was wrong, he jumped to the conclusion that she was drunk. -  1 SAMUEL 1:12-14. 

How hurtful for Hannah, in that moment of anguish, to have faced such a baseless accusation-and that from a man who held such an honored position! Nevertheless, she again set a praiseworthy example of faith. She did not let a man's imperfections get in the way of her worship of Jehovah. She answered Eli respectfully and explained her situation. He replied, perhaps in a chastened and softer tone: "Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant your petition that you have asked of him." - 1 SAMUEL 1:15-17.

Next time: "Self-Concerned No More" - Conclusion

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