Are you tired? Have the trials and tribulations of life brought you to such a point in your Christian walk that you’re ready to give up? If this is your condition, you’re now reading an encouraging word from the Lord. “The Perfect Sacrifice” is about … [Read more...]
Are you tired? Have the trials and tribulations of life brought you to such a point in your Christian walk that you’re ready to give up? If this is your condition, you’re now reading an encouraging devotion series, an encouraging word from the Lord. “The Perfect Sacrifice” is about an Old Testament Bible character by the name of Hannah. Hannah was dealing with a trial that had brought her to her wits’ end; but Hannah’s faith held to the faithfulness of God.
The Perfect Sacrifice: Hannah’s Supplication
Part B: Hannah’s Supplication “And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.” (1 Samuel 1:10) Many times God will send trials and tribulations our way for the express purpose of drawing us closer to Himself, and … [Read more...]
The Perfect Sacrifice: Hannah’s Gratification
“Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him.” (1 Samuel 1:17) There is no greater feeling within the spiritual life of a believer than receiving, from our Heavenly Father, His … [Read more...]
The Perfect Sacrifice: Hannah’s Dedication
“For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:” (1 Samuel 1:27) “Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the LORD. And he worshipped the LORD there.” (1 Samuel … [Read more...]
The Perfect Sacrifice: Hannah’s Adoration
“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) “There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside … [Read more...]
The Perfect Sacrifice: Hannah’s Visitation
“And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, and said, The LORD give thee seed of this woman for the loan which is lent to the LORD. And they went unto their own home.” (1 Samuel 2:20) “And the LORD visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare three … [Read more...]
