Hannah serves as an example to us of godly behavior during times of affliction. She was a woman who understood God and faithfully prayed, knowing He cared for her. She followed through with a grateful and generous commitment, giving her son in service to the Lord.
Trusting God When All Seems Lost
Whenever a nation, church, family, or individual forgets the Lord, a crisis inevitably develops. Years of rebellion during the time of the judges has led Israel to near collapse, but God is working to restore the priesthood by remembering godly Hannah, and blessing her with a son, Samuel.
Right In Their Own Eyes
This introduction to 1 Samuel sets the historical context for our study. It was a time not unlike today, where everyone did what they thought was right. God is righteous, and we are unrighteous, yet He has made it possible for those who would reject their own righteousness to gain His.