Here there BCU Family!
I typically record our content in an informal “podcast on the go” format, and other times, like today, it is in more of a “studio” format. In any case, you can access the podcast here, or click on the avatar below, as you refer to the show notes below for the highlights. We pray the content blesses and encourages you. If so, please thumbs up AND leave a comment! Thank you and enjoy the podcast!
Podcast highlights:
- When started our series, we met Hannah who wrestled with sorrow, ridicule and disappointment around her unfulfilled desire.
- The last time we were together, we learned that once Hannah poured her heart out to the Lord, she received the confirmation that her prayer was answered.
- As we wrap up our series, Hannah now gives praise and honor to the ONLY GOD who can answer our prayers!
KJV Scripture References
1 And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the Lord, mine horn is exalted in the Lord: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.
2 There is none holy as the Lord: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.
3 Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
4 The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.
5 They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.
6 The Lord killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.
7 The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
8 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and he hath set the world upon them.
9 He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.
10 The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the Lord shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.
11 And Elkanah went to Ramah to his house. And the child did minister unto the Lord before Eli the priest.
12 Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the Lord.
13 And the priest’s custom with the people was, that, when any man offered sacrifice, the priest’s servant came, while the flesh was in seething, with a fleshhook of three teeth in his hand;
14 And he struck it into the pan, or kettle, or caldron, or pot; all that the fleshhook brought up the priest took for himself. So they did in Shiloh unto all the Israelites that came thither.
15 Also before they burnt the fat, the priest’s servant came, and said to the man that sacrificed, Give flesh to roast for the priest; for he will not have sodden flesh of thee, but raw.
16 And if any man said unto him, Let them not fail to burn the fat presently, and then take as much as thy soul desireth; then he would answer him, Nay; but thou shalt give it me now: and if not, I will take it by force.
17 Wherefore the sin of the young men was very great before the Lord: for men abhorred the offering of the Lord.
18 But Samuel ministered before the Lord, being a child, girded with a linen ephod.
19 Moreover his mother made him a little coat, and brought it to him from year to year, when she came up with her husband to offer the yearly sacrifice.
20 And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, and said, The Lord give thee seed of this woman for the loan which is lent to the Lord. And they went unto their own home.
21 And the Lord visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the Lord.
26 And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the Lord, and also with men.
BCUFam, did Hannah’s powerful testimony bless you? She kept her word in offering her son back to the Lord, and in turn, Samuel became a powerful servant of God! Additionally, Hannah was blessed with THREE more sons and TWO daughters! Now, we may not have the same petition as Hannah—-maybe we need healing, deliverance, a job, or, perhaps we are standing in the gap for a loved one—–the same God who answered Hannah is the same God we serve today! God will take our impossible situations and turn them into our testimony! So be encouraged and reminded to take your requests to the Lord in prayer. He may not always answer the way we think He should, but He will let us know He heard us, settle our hearts about the matter, and will answer according to His will and way. Amen? Amen! Let’s pray!
Father, in the name of Jesus, we thank You for the word of God that has encouraged our hearts and minds. When we look at the story of Hannah and how You blessed her over and over and over again, and how she got the victory over the enemy, we say thank You, Jesus!
Please remember someone who needs a healing touch from You in their body, heart or mind. Please remember someone who is struggling with an addiction and needs to be set free, some of us need jobs, a financial miracle, a relationship reconciled, family member saved—-whatever it is, we look to You to assure us You have heard our cry and will answer one way, or another.
And while we wait for the answer, Jesus, we will continue to bless Your name and serve You with gladness! In Jesus name we pray, Amen!
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