Hannah proclaimed “My heart rejoices in the Lord” (1 Sam 2:1) She had just taken her son Samuel to the temple. He would live there the rest of his youth. She “lent him to the Lord” as she had promised four or five years earlier. Instead of dreading this moment, she relished in it! She had even looked forward to this! For Hannah was fully the Lord’s. She knew the joy that comes to those who are fully committed to the Lord God. Everything she possessed, even her son, was God’s. As verse one declares: Her heart rejoiced in Him, her strength was exalted in Him, she rejoiced in His salvation, and as a result she could smile at her enemies.
When we are confident in God’s Power to the point of giving everything to HIm, we will have continued confidence in His Power no matter who we face! Be it enemy or comrade, friend or foe, we can smile, for we know there is no one like our Lord. In Him the weakest, feeblest, most fearful saint is exalted and made mighty.
Is there anything you own that is worth more than knowing such a God as that? Are you holding on to something so tight that it blocks you from an intimate confidence in the Power of God to protect and control your life? Do you share the confidence of Hannah? You must share in her commitment of all she has to our Lord!
Prayer: Lord, show me what I’m keeping from you. May every fear, worry and concern serve as Your call to rejoice in Your Power! Allow me to boast in You! Teach me to smile at my enemies because You are my God!
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