Text: 1 Samuel 1:1-28
Samuel’s mother, Hannah, was a good and godly woman. Sadly, she did not have children, but it was because Yahweh, for reason only known to Him, was not giving her any (v5). Why God that cannot be known exactly, but we know it was for Hannah’s good (Roman 8:28) and for God’s glory (Isaiah 48:9-11). Hannah vowed to Yahweh, if He would give her a child, she would dedicate the child to Yahweh’s service, and that is exactly what she did when her womb was opened. After Samuel was weaned, Hannah fulfilled her vow to the Lord. She brought him to the Tabernacle, gave him to the High Priest, Eli, and Samuel served Yahweh for the rest of his life as a priest, prophet, and judge (leader, king).
One greater than Samuel, Jesus Christ, also came into the world by God’s Sovereign power, as the Holy Spirit “overshadowed” Mary, the virgin mother of Jesus. Jesus was dedicated to God’s service (Luke 2:22), and He continues to serve as the eternal Prophet, Priest, and King in the Heavenly Tabernacle, at the right hand of the throne of God (Heb. 12:2).
Meditate on verse 11. How are you going to apply it to apply it to your life?
Heavenly father, Creator and ruler of the entire universe, I pray for Your anointing on me and my family to serve You all the days of our lives. In the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, I have prayed. Amen