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- Today’s passage tells us that the Lord “remembered” Hannah, reversing her barrenness and allowing her to conceive a son (vv. 19–20). Of course, that God “remembered” Hannah does not mean He had actually forgotten her, for the Lord cannot forget anything; His understanding is infinite (Ps. 147:5).
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The First Book of Samuel introduces Hannah as a woman greatly loved by her husband, Elkanah. He loved her so much that it created a rivalry between her and his other wife, Peninnah. Though Peninnah had given him many sons and daughters, Elkanah would show favoritism to Hannah, giving her a double portion whenever he would go up to offer sacrifice a...
On one of the occasions when they traveled to the temple at Shiloh, Hannah came before the Lord, praying and weeping: So intense was her emotion that, though she prayed silently, the priest, Eli, believed her to be drunk. He rebuked her, but she responded that she was only pouring out her heart in her deep sorrow. Eli took pity on her, telling her ...
When they returned home, Hannah conceived because “the Lord remembered her” (v. 19). When her son was born, she named him Samuel, and when he was weaned, she brought him to the temple to present him to the Lord: Though it must have been difficult to part with her long-desired son, she entrusted him to Eli and praised the Lord for his goodness: Her ...
Not only did God remember Hannah with the birth of Samuel, he also gave her three more sons and two daughters. Samuel continued in his service at the temple, and when he was a young man, the Lord called to him and gave him the first of many visions. As he grew, the Lord was with him, and he became a trusted prophet. Upon Eli’s death, he became the ...
Hannah’s story is a special encouragement to those struggling with infertility; not because God provided children for her, but because, as 1 Samuel 1:19 states, the Lord remembered her. Those who struggle with infertility know the depth of the sorrow that Hannah experienced. As those around you conceive and raise families, it is easy to feel as if ...
- Be Persistent in Prayer. In 1 Samuel 1, we see that Hannah is barren and is dealing with her husband Elkanah’s second wife Peninnah taunting her for not having children (1 Samuel 1:2).
- Surrender Your All Before God. When Hannah prayed, she did not hold back. She poured all her emotions before the Lord. 1 Samuel 1:16 states “I have been praying here out of great anguish and grief.”
- Remember God’s Faithfulness. As Hannah prays to God, she gives Him thanks and remembers His faithfulness. 1 Samuel 2:2 states, “there is no Holy One like the Lord, no one besides you.
- Speak Victory Despite Opposition. Hannah was taunted initially for being barren by Elkanah’s second wife Peninnah for many years (1 Samuel 1:6-7). While Hannah wept and was distraught by this ongoing ridicule, she did not stop praying and seeking the Lord.
Mar 23, 2023 · Hannah’s prayer is a remarkable passage of Scripture containing a song of praise with prophetic and messianic significance. Found in 1 Samuel 2:1–10, Hannah’s prayer eloquently celebrates the holiness and sovereignty of God and affirms the central tenets of Israel’s faith.
Jan 18, 2022 · Hannah knew there was great power in prayer, purpose in the waiting, and a blessing in the answer to her longings. Later in the book of Samuel, we read of how she would visit him regularly and bring him gifts and how God honored her and gave Hannah five more children. God will never allow our pain and brokenness to have the final word.
God protected Noah for his faithfulness (Genesis 6—9) and then Caleb and Joshua for theirs (Numbers 13—14). So Hannah knew these truths from her people's past and had experienced some of them in her own personal life when God rescued her from the shame of infertility.
Mar 21, 2024 · Hannah ended honoring the Lord with her promise and gave Samuel back to God. She followed through with her word and sent him to be raised by Eli the priest in the temple of God. However, the Lord also blessed Hannah with five more children!
