DCLM Higher Everyday 15 September 2024 — Handle Problems Like Hannah
DCLM Higher Everyday 15 September 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Handle Problems Like Hannah
Topic: Handle Problems Like Hannah
Text: 1 Samuel 2:1-10
1Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite:
3And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the LORD of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of the LORD, were there.
4And when the time was that Elkanah offered, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions:
5But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb.
6And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb.
7And as he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of the LORD, so she provoked her; therefore she wept, and did not eat.
8Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am not I better to thee than ten sons?
9So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the LORD.
10And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.
Key Verse: “And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the Lord, mine horn is exalted in the Lord: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation” (1 Samuel 2:1).
Message
Hannah is one of the matriarchs of faith in the Bible. Thus, the story of Hannah and how she conceived Samuel is a story of faith, patience and dependence on God. It shows the faithfulness of God in granting the requests of His children who are committed to His will and plans. Hannah went through difficult times but remained steadfast and resolute about her dedication to God. She did not allow the situation to control her but had a firm control over it.
Also Read: Open Heaven 14 September 2024 – The Treasure in Timothy
Beloved you may be going through some pains now waiting on God, believing Him for admission into an institution of higher learning, finances, healing, salvation of family members and so on. The situation may be challenging but if only you can believe just like Hannah, you will triumph. Believe the promises of God and He will bring your heart desires to you at the right time. Make your waiting time a time of prayer and meditation on God’s goodness. Read the Bible to learn how others like Hannah overcame their challenges. Remember God has good thoughts towards you.
Quote: Waiting time, a time of prayer
Challenge: Be patient like Hannah.
Prayer for today: Lord, help me to wait on you.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
