Thursday, September 04, 2003 (68)THE BLESSING OF THE LORD PRONOUNCED ON HANNAH.She was to go in peace. She left his presence in confidence, knowing that the Lord had heard her petition and would respond, according to her faith. Even though the promised fulfillment of her prayer was yet in the future, her attitude from that very moment was changed. She no longer showed a spirit and demeanor of sadness. 1 Sam. 1:17-18 Early the next day the family arose and worshipped before leaving for home. We can be certain that Hannah really worshipped the Lord knowing that her request, of Him, would be filled. They returned to their home in Ramah [height]. A proper place for them to dwell, for Hannah was now in the heights of her glory, anticipating the fulfillment of petition. The Lord remembered Hannah and removed all restrictions of child bearing from her. She conceived and bore Samuel [asked or heard of God]. 1 Sam. 1:19
HANNAH PRAYED A SPECIAL PRAYER UNTO THE LORD. It was a prayer of triumph and thanksgiving. A psalm, a prayer and at the same time a prophetic utterance. This is an act which she had in common with some of the Bible women who were moved upon by the Spirit. Such as Miriam, Deborah and Mary the mother of Jesus. The contents of her prayer is one great eulogy to the Lord. 1 Sam. 2: She is rejoicing in her victory over the oppression and resultant depression of her former situation. v. 1 The Lord is acknowledged as the HOLY ONE. The one and only, for no other rock, a source representing strength, [rocks were used in worship, therefore represented a god of some sort], was like the rock of Israel. v. 2 An exhortation is issued to cease from the former mocking speech and ridicule, for the LORD is a GOD of knowledge, most definitely, all wisdom and knowledge is found in Him. Then she made a most interesting statement, by him actions are weighed. He is never puzzled by them, he knows the root and cause of all actions and considers them for what the are. v. 3The strong, acting for a wrong cause, are defeated while the weak, acting for the right cause are made strong. v. 4 The barren, has born seven. Seven is a divine complete number reflecting the end of the age and the fruitfulness of the woman of Revelation twelve. The Lord is a just judge and reverses the conditions of men, the rich made poor, the poor made rich. The exalted made low, the low exalted. Circumstances altered until those who are worth are lifted up and those who by scheming and plotting, were on top. are lowered. The Lord looks on the heart and judges accordingly. v. 5-8 Human strength is completely ineffective in spiritual things. The Lord will keep His own. While the end of the wicked is darkness. v. 9The Lord is the ultimate victor. Those who oppose Him will be utterly destroyed. His is the judge who will judge the earth and its inhabitants in the end of the age. He will give strength to His King and will lift up on high His anointed ONE. v. 10When the Lord makes manifest His mighty power and glory, none will be able to stand before Him. to be continued.