Last time, we felt Hannah’s inner turmoil and the sting of unmet expectations. Today, we move from her plea to God to her answered prayer. And the man who played a pivotal role.
Another Twist
In the last post, we read how Eli, the priest, thought Hannah was drunk. Yet, after Hanah debunked that theory.
Are you ready for it?
Eli answered, “Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him.” (1 Samuel 1: 17)
And, so it was.
Right there. Her prayer was answered.
And just as she promised, she presented Samuel to Eli in the Temple after he had been weaned. There, he would live and be raised to serve God.
Hannah’s story doesn’t end there. She goes on to have more children and becomes the mother of a great prophet. Little did she know that her faith would one day shape the course of a nation.
Next time, we’ll explore Hannah’s lasting legacy. How did her unwavering faith continue to bear fruit long after Samuel left her arms?
Reflective Question
How can we cultivate a life of prayer and faith in times of longing and hardship?
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