1 Samuel 1
1 There was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim of the hill country of Ephraim whose name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, an Ephrathite. 2 He had two wives. The name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other, Peninnah. And Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.
3 Now this man used to go up year by year from his city to worship and to sacrifice to the Lord of hosts at Shiloh, where the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were priests of the Lord. 4 On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to Peninnah his wife and to all her sons and daughters. 5 But to Hannah he gave a double portion, because he loved her, though the Lord had closed her womb. 6 And her rival used to provoke her grievously to irritate her, because the Lord had closed her womb. 7 So it went on year by year. As often as she went up to the house of the Lord, she used to provoke her. Therefore Hannah wept and would not eat. 8 And Elkanah, her husband, said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep? And why do you not eat? And why is your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons?”
The Tools of Moses
before Solomon
built the Temple
9 After they had eaten and drunk in Shiloh, Hannah rose. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat beside the doorpost of the Temple of the Lord. 10 She was deeply distressed and prayed to the Lord and wept bitterly. 11 And she vowed a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your servant and remember me and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a son, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall touch his head.”
12 As she continued praying before the Lord, Eli observed her mouth. 13 Hannah was speaking in her heart; only her lips moved, and her voice was not heard.
Therefore Eli took her to be a drunken woman. 14 And Eli said to her, “How long will you go on being drunk? Put your wine away from you.” 15 But Hannah answered, “No, my lord, I am a woman troubled in spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the Lord. 16 Do not regard your servant as a worthless woman, for all along I have been speaking out of my great anxiety and vexation.”
17 Then Eli answered, “Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition that you have made to him.” 18 And she said, “Let your servant find favor in your eyes.”
Then the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad.
9 They rose early in the morning and worshiped before the Lord; then they went back to their house at Ramah. And Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the Lord remembered her. 20 And in due time Hannah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Samuel, for she said, “I have asked for him from the Lord.”
21 The man Elkanah and all his house went up to offer to the Lord the yearly sacrifice and to pay his vow. 22 But Hannah did not go up, for she said to her husband, “As soon as the child is weaned, I will bring him, so that he may appear in the presence of the Lord and dwell there forever.”
23 Elkanah her husband said to her, “Do what seems best to you; wait until you have weaned him; only, may the Lord establish his Word.” So the woman remained and nursed her son until she weaned him. 24 And when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine, and she brought him to the house of the Lord at Shiloh. And the child was young. 25 Then they slaughtered the bull, and they brought the child to Eli.
26 And she said, “Oh, my lord! As you live, my lord, I am the woman who was standing here in your presence, praying to the Lord. 27 For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition that I made to him. 28 Therefore I have lent him to the Lord. As long as he lives, he is lent to the Lord.”
I like this Chapter today, chosen well. Today is my father's birthday, who lives in Heaven, and our sibling Poodles' Birthday. Part of the heart.
The Family of God. Samuel is not part of the Davidic line, yet we know because Samuel knew the Lord's heart, he could understand to anoint David. Part of the heart, part of the family.
When Life has so much good surrounding you, but you long for something else. Hannah was told to be happy. And not to act wildly, probably drinking. Even in difficulty, Hannah has her feet on the ground and is willing to communicate. Challenged, not defeated. Like Esther. The same Spirit Who Caused Christ Jesus to Rise to Life. Lives in you.
Was Hannah wrong to look for more. Was it just tradition. We know, today, this is not just Hannah. Hannah is working out the Plan of God in her life.
Philippians 1:6
And I am sure of this, that He
Who began a good work in you
will bring it to completion
at the day of Jesus Christ.
Psalm 33:11
The counsel of the Lord stands forever,
the plans of His Heart
to
all
generations.
John 14:26
The Helper, the Holy Spirit,
Whom the Father will send in My Name,
He will
teach you all things
and
bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.
Romans 11:36
For from Him
and
through him
and
to him are all things.
To Him be Glory
Forever.
Amen.
Psalm 145:18
The Lord is near to all who call on Him,
to
All
who call on Him
in truth.
Abba, Father!
Your Blessings and
Promises
say
You will cover us
in
The Name of Jesus.
Father,
Let Your Heart
We ask for Your Love
to
Guide our daily path in life
Father,
Let Your Name
Jesus
be a fortress and protection
and help us
to remain in faith
to Believe Your Help.
Father,
Let the Power of Your Word
uphold the Universe
as
we know the goodness of Life.
Thank You!
Father,
In the Love
Mercy
and Grace of Jesus
hear our
Prayers
with
Fatherly Love.
Father,
We ask Your Soul
to surround
nurture
encourage
guide and lead
teach
and protect
correct and help
the ones
we
LOVE
to be in Your
to be in Your
Love
and Eternal Kingdom.
Father,
We pray as Scripture unfolds
You teach about families
and times and circumstances
Help us to
live
more Heaven on earth
with gratitude
and help
for Strong Families
Father,
You have helped
Your Good Creation
in every
generation.
Your Word
and Your Works
and Your Actions
show loving-kindness to thousands,
to those who love You.
Help, Helper, Comfort, Comforter
in
The Name of Jesus
Your Wonderful Counselor
Almighty God
give us the wisdom
and courage
diligence
to
Obey and Know
Your Law
and Your Ways.
We pray Long Life
and Good Health
You have Promised
for those
doing Your Word.
Merciful Lord God Almighty.
Thank You
Father
Our Abba
for the Decades
and Years
You have held our hand
with
Righteous Hand.
Amen Amen
Alleluia
Alleluia
Jesus is Lord.
Dwell in me,
Dwell in us,
Dwell in those we Love,
Help us to seek You first.
And we will finish well,
in Jesus Christ.
Help us seek and find
and bring,
to become,
more Heaven
to this earth.
And in Jesus - This Hope.
Faith and Love - we will rise up Believing Jesus.
Amen
♔ Lord Jesus Saves †
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