1 Samuel 1:26-28 (NLT®)
“Sir, do you remember me?” Hannah asked. “I am the very woman who stood here several years ago praying to the Lord. I asked the LORD to give me this boy, and he has granted my request. Now I am giving him to the LORD, and he will belong to the LORD his whole life.” And they worshiped the LORD there.
Hannah’s story is one of great faith and great sacrifice. Hannah was childless, and Eli the priest heard her pleading with the Lord for a son. The Lord granted her request. In return, she sent her young son, Samuel, to live and serve in the tabernacle when he was just a toddler. As far as we know, the only times she saw Samuel after that were during the family’s annual trips to offer sacrifices at the tabernacle, when she would take him a new robe that she had made. Hannah had many reasons to be angry and bitter about her situation. After all, she had a son but only saw him once a year. But she was neither angry nor bitter. Instead, she honored the Lord for answering her prayer and worshiped Him in gratitude and humility.
THINK ABOUT IT
Often and routinely worship the Lord by giving Him praise, honor, and glory for who He is and for all He has done, all He is doing, and all He will do. He is worthy of our worship.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, I lift my voice, hands, and heart to thank You for Your goodness in graciously calling me out of darkness, into Your Son’s Kingdom. You are my strength, healing, peace, and hope. You are worthy of all glory, honor, praise, and thanksgiving. Blessed be the name of the Lord! Let the name of Jesus be exalted, His Kingdom extended, and His praises reverberated through all of creation. In His name, amen.
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