Scripture: 1 Samuel 2: 1-10

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.

There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.

Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.

The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.

They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.

The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.

The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD’S, and he hath set the world upon them.

He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.

Scripture Commentary: Rejoice and praise the Lord for His love

We should be confident of God’s ultimate control over the events in our lives, and we should be thankful for the ways God has blessed us.  We acknowledge God’s ultimate control when we praise Him and rejoice in all of the good gifts He gave us.

Hannah praised God for being rock-firm, strong, and unchanging.  In 1 Samuel 2:2, she prayed, “There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.”

In this fast-paced world, friends come and go, and circumstances change.  It’s difficult to find a solid foundation that does not change.

Those who devote their lives to achievement, causes or possessions place their security in what is finite and changeable.  The possessions we work so hard for will eventually pass away.

Remembering God’s sovereign control helps us put both the world and personal events in perspective.  God is always present.  He will never fail – hope in Him.  God will always love you.

Love God.

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1 Samuel Chapter 2