2 Tim 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
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HANNAH’S WORDS OF PRAISE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
1 Samuel 2:1-10
John 9:24-33
“If this man were not of God,
he could do nothing.”
HANNAH’S WORDS OF PRAISE
Hannah found comfort in the Lord’s house. When she had presented Samuel before the Lord, she prayed and expressed the joy in her heart. She declared her deep consideration of the Lord’s dealing with her. She spoke of joy in her heart for the salvation of the Lord. She said that the Lord is the God of knowledge and controls the actions of man.
Hannah had a practical testimony behind her expressions. Thus, the gracious words of praise flowed from her lips. She was earlier introduced as a woman in a polygamous marriage who could not bear a child. This made her trust in her Lord more. Time passed by and the family was faithful in the spiritual exercises. Hannah had a greater burden in her heart, and she knew that nobody could help to unload it. Only the Lord could lend her a hand. She was joyful because the Heavenly Master was gracious to her and He is the source of all blessings. A child is a new life that comes to the earth and the days of that life are also numbered by God. Hannah was no priest nor was she a student of theology, but her words expressed great theological truths. She was like the blind man in John 9 whose eyes were opened by Jesus. He testified what the Lord had done for him and that Jesus was able to restore his eyesight. He also believed that Jesus is the Son of God. He knew more theology than the religious leaders of his day.
Hannah expressed her knowledge of God through her experience of God working in her life. In her words, God is the source of all riches because all things are His (1 Sam 2:7-8). Her family was not poor as they brought worthy portions to the house of the Lord for sacrifices. Her song in the text was a thanksgiving for what the Lord had done for her. Every child of God ought to have such a testimony too.
THOUGHT: God’s truth is found where it is least expected.
PRAYER: Father, may the Holy Spirit teach Thy truth to me.