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HANNAH’S WORK IN GOD’S HOUSE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7
1 Samuel 2:12-36

Romans 6:19-23

 

“For the wages of sin is death;

but the gift of God is eternal life…”

 

HANNAH’S WORK IN GOD’S HOUSE
 
The sinfulness of the sons of Eli was abhorring. The fruit of original sin was manifested in actual sin. The temptation and will to commit sin know no boundaries. This was a situation that confronted the worshippers who came to the tabernacle in Shiloh. Unbelief opened a door for wickedness to enter the house of the Lord. These sons of Eli were wicked men. This was what confronted Samuel as he started his ministry in the house of God. The sons of Eli abused their privilege and took portions of the offerings as they pleased. Yet, Samuel soldiered on in his service at the tabernacle. The evaluation of that state is given in 1 Samuel 2:17-18.
 
Samuel carried on with his duties. His mother regularly checked on his welfare. She made him a coat every year and she brought it to him every time the rest of the family went to worship in Shiloh. Regardless of the negative picture in Shiloh, Samuel knew his duty as he was a well-instructed child of his mother. Hannah’s devotion was bearing good fruit. Eli blessed both the husband and wife that the Lord would give them more children. Hannah was later blessed with three more sons and two daughters. Hannah was a spiritual heroine in her own right. Her commitment became a blessing not only to her family, but also to the nation of Israel.
 
The presence of sin in the Lord’s house during Hannah’s time warns us today to be vigilant and to guard ourselves that we remain committed to the Lord’s work. Hannah lived to see the Lord’s blessings on Samuel’s ministry. It is instructive to us to serve the Lord faithfully and to expect to witness His blessings. This is seen also in the Apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ. They followed Him when He called them, and their ministry blessed generations with the gospel. Consider what you can do for the Lord today.
 
THOUGHT: God’s service comes with great rewards.

PRAYER: Father, may I abhor sin and serve Thee faithfully.

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