The story of Hannah, the mother of Samuel who became a
prophet, priest and judge in Israel, is one of faith and trust in God. Hannah was
unable to conceive and give birth to a child. She promised God if he gave her a
son, she would to give him up to serve God all the days of his life. In due
time Hanna became pregnant.
When Samuel was weaned,
she took him to the house of the Lord to be raised by Eli the priest. Try to imagine
how hard it must have been for Hannah to give up her infant son, but she was a
woman of integrity and faith in God which made it possible to endure the
heartache and grief of separation.
Hannah
demonstrated endurance and self-respect by keeping her covenant with God. In
return God gave Hannah faith that he would anoint Samuel as his servant and
bless him all the days of his life. Hannah kept her promise, so God kept his. Hannah
endured her grief and separation from Samuel with joy and a deep abiding love
for God. May God bless you today.
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