Hannah's Commitment

Responding To God's Grace

God is Faithful

Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5) 

God Answers Prayer

1 Samuel 1:21-24 The Message

21-22 When Elkanah next took his family on their annual trip to Shiloh to worship God, offering sacrifices and keeping his vow, Hannah didn’t go. She told her husband, “After the child is weaned, I’ll bring him myself and present him before God—and that’s where he’ll stay, for good.”

23-24 Elkanah said to his wife, “Do what you think is best. Stay home until you have weaned him. Yes! Let God complete what he has begun!”

So she did. She stayed home and nursed her son until she had weaned him. Then she took him up to Shiloh, bringing also the makings of a generous, sacrificial meal—a prize bull, flour, and wine. The child was so young to be sent off!

For Reflection

As God completes what God has begun, Hannah vows to complete her promise to God. God's gift to Hannah will become Hannah's gift to God.

Pray

Pray and complete God's gift of life to you.  Return God's bestowal with righteousness.