Wednesday, December 21, 2011

1 Samuel 2:1-10


After a rough go of having children where she was even ridiculed by those close to her, Hannah prays to God for a son promising to give him to God.  God blesses Hannah with Samuel and when the boy "had been weaned" she brings him to Eli at the temple and the prays the verses we read here.  Much like Mary's song, this a prayer rejoicing in the goodness of God.  Those who are humble and deserving receive God's blessings, while the rich are sent away.

I have been singing "My Soul Glorifies the Lord" from our Christmas Cantata all week.  I haven't been able to get it out of my head.  (Here is the link if you want it stuck in your head Christmas Cantata, which is a better recording than the one I posted on Sunday).  I'm not sure if I really want it out of my head though.  I am so blessed, not only with children, but a beautiful wife, a job, a house, family, friends... My soul should glorify the Lord all the time!  I never want to be on the other side of Hannah and Mary's words.  The haughty and undeserving.  No, we are created and saved to be thankful and giving back to the glory of God.  Amen!
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  1. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    The recordings are great! Thanks!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    I like the way the Celebrate bunches together these stories....the songs and the stories of the women.

    On a personal note (and I know it is not just me), the verses about all 3 of them - but especially Mary - can be hard on women dealing with miscarriage or fertility issues. Hannah and Elizabeth offer some hope - but the week of Mary verses is a particularly rough one in the middle of a season that can already be more child-centered than some women can handle.

    Kelly

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  3. Jordan KreyDecember 22, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Kelly, I've never thought of this as being a time that could be hard on those who had trouble having kids. Makes complete sense. It reminds me of how Pastor Schulhaus prayed every week "for women carrying children that their terms may pass in good health." It struck home with me when Erin and I knew she was pregnant with James, but we had not told anyone yet. I'll pray tonight for those who want to have children, but for whatever reason are discouraged.

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