"Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood."
Acts 20:28
weekly message
Bible Verse
“In bitterness of soul Hannah wept much and prayed to the LORD. And she made a vow, saying, ‘O LORD Almighty, if you will only look upon your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the LORD for all the days of his life’” (1 Samuel 1:10-11)
Hannah desperately wanted a child, so she was willing to promise God to give her child to Him for a lifetime of service. One commentary said of this, ‘be careful what you pray for!’ Hannah did have a son, and she was true to her word, as she gave Samuel to the Lord for His service. The Lord in turn, gave Hannah more children, but also used Samuel as a mighty man of God. Samuel was used by God to transition Israel to have a king; anointed Saul and David as Israel’s first kings; was the last and most effective judge in Israel. What Samuel had accomplished in his life was a direct reflection on his relationship with God. His mom, Hannah, had a major role in God’s plan for His people! Moms, you don’t have to give up your kids for God’s service away from your home, but you have an important role in what they become for God. Let’s keep praying for all our young people!
Sermon Sneak Peek
1 Samuel 1:10-18;24-28 “Hannah’s Prayer”
Word of Encouragement
Matthew 6:31-34: So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.