1 Samuel 1:9-20 -- Hannah's son

Today we read of the fourth woman to find herself childless, yet longing desperately to be a mother.  Prayers once again are lifted up to God pleading for mercy and fruitfulness.  And again, God hears the prayers of a faithful woman, blesses her with the fulfillment of her dream to nurture and bring forth a son.

1 Samuel 1:20 (NIV)
^“So in the course of time Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, "Because I asked the LORD for him."

Have you noticed something these past few days; have you observed how extraordinary these male children were, how they changed the course of history, perhaps the world? God’s hand was upon these men from before their conception, is it any wonder?  They were brought into the world following fervent and faithful prayers—they then served this world and their God, in an astonishing fashion.

Three of these male children became patriarchs – men who served God through thick and thin.  Now we have Samuel who became a prophet of the LORD.  God uses Samuel in a mighty way, just as He used Abraham, Isaac, and Joseph. 

After having spent many weeks studying The Story and reading and learning about these men, we can now put their actions into a new context.  We can see how all they have done brings to us this wonderful season we call Christmas.  We have read some very difficult text lately, filled with death, destruction and disobedience.  Everything pointing to the need for a Savior, and that is just where this is leading us.

Keep reading with us, The Story just keeps getting better and better.

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