“And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the Lord and wept in anguish.” 1 Samuel 1:10
This is a beautiful story of how God intervened in the life of a family. Elkanah had two wives named Hannah and Peninnah. Peninnah had children and Hannah had no children. Peninnah ridiculed Hannah over having no children and tried to make her life miserable.
Elkanah was a devout man and loved Hannah. He favored Hannah over Peninnah even though she could not bless him with children. Hannah became very sad and depressed and stopped eating.
Finally she decided to travel to the temple and pour out her heart to God. She prayed for a child and made a vow to give the child to the Lord.
Hannah was uplifted after praying, her mood changed and she started eating again.
After a period of time Hannah had a baby and named him Samuel. This new child filled Hannah with joy and she gave thanks to God for this miracle of new life.
The significance of this story is Hannah took her problem to God and prayed for Him to intervene in her life. Nothing is impossible for God and He wants you to come to Him for your every need.
Hannah knew in her heart that God heard her prayer and she left the temple with an assurance that God would do great things for her.
Hannah had faith in God and released her problem to God. This gave her a new freedom and peace in her life.
God is a miracle worker but you have to seek Him out by faith and believe He wants to bless you abundantly.
Hal Hollister Ministry 