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•Let’s look at Hannah and her struggles and desires.
•What did it take to get her desires? Ps. 37:3-9
•What can we learn from her story?
Hannah…
• Had blessings… vv. 5, 8– But there was something missing…
• Had a rival… Peninnah– How did she deal with her? Eph. 4:26-27
• Had a desire… to have a son v.11– What did she finally do? v.10
• Worshipped God! v.19– Did she allow troubles to prevent her from
obeying God?
Hannah’s Faith
• She longed to be fruitful. Gen. 9:7; 28:3– She wanted a son. Was this a selfish desire?
• Hannah’s unfulfilled desire caused her to fast and weep, she still looked to the Lord!
• She prayed to the Lord and wept in anguish. vv.10-19– She made a promise to God.– She poured out her soul to the Lord!
Hannah’s Answer
• Remember what Eli told Hannah? v.17• The Lord delivered! vv.19-20• She delivered! vv.24-28
– Samuel means “heard by God”.
• They praised the Lord and worshipped!
vv.25, 28• A happy heart is a thankful heart…
vv.18; 1 Thes. 5:16-18; Prov. 16:20
Lessons• Don’t sin when people trouble you.
Romans 12:17-21
• When life seems tough, stay faithful to God. 1 Cor. 15:58
• When you want something – A.S.K.! Mt. 7:7– Make sure it’s in accord with God’s will.
1 Jn. 5:14; James 4:15– Fast & pray for it. Joel 2:12; Lk.5:33-35
• When you pray, pour it all out to God! Ps. 55:22; 1 Pet. 5:7; Phil. 4:6
•Learn to pour out your heart to God in prayer. James 4:8
•You’ll grow closer to Him each time.
•Dedicate not only yourself but also what God gives you to glorify Him.
•Become a Christian today!•Hear & Believe Rom. 10:17 •Repent Acts 2:38•Confess Acts 8:37•Be Baptized Acts 22:16