Mountain Top Life Daily Devotional 27 March 2022 By Dr. D.K Olukoya – Lessons From The Life Of Hannah (III)
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TOPIC: Lessons From The Life Of Hannah (III) (Mountain Of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM Devotional 27 March 2022)
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Numbers 22:21-41, Numbers 23:1-26, Luke 6:37-49, Luke 7:1-10, Psalm 37:32-40
FIRE SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 1:1-20 (KJV)
1 Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite:
2 And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.
3 And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the Lord of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of the Lord, were there.
4 And when the time was that Elkanah offered, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions:
5 But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the Lord had shut up her womb.
6 And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the Lord had shut up her womb.
7 And as he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of the Lord, so she provoked her; therefore she wept, and did not eat.
8 Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am not I better to thee than ten sons?
9 So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the Lord.
10 And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the Lord, and wept sore.
11 And she vowed a vow, and said, O Lord of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the Lord all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.
12 And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the Lord, that Eli marked her mouth.
13 Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.
14 And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.
15 And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the Lord.
16 Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto.
17 Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him.
18 And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad.
19 And they rose up in the morning early, and worshipped before the Lord, and returned, and came to their house to Ramah: and Elkanah knew Hannah his wife; and the Lord remembered her.
20 Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the Lord.
MEMORY VERSE: “Therefore also I have lent him to the Lord; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the Lord. And he worshipped the Lord there.” – 1 Samuel 1:28
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES:
The strategies to win your battles are with the Lord, ask Him for those winning formulas.
PRAISE AND WORSHIP:
Take praise and worship songs as led by the Holy Spirit.
PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:
I decree that in this year you will experience the faithfulness of God in greater dimension, in the Name of Jesus.
MFM Devotional 27 March 2022 Message:
Still discussing on lessons to learn from Hannah, it would be incomplete if we ignore the humility of Hannah. Humility is a Christlike virtue. God gives grace, lifting and fulfilment to the humble. This godly quality in the life of Hannah was proved and brought to the fore when Priest Eli reprimanded her while she was praying in Shiloh.
The priest, who thought that she was drunk, made comments that would have infuriated her. Hannah took the comment humbly and in good spirit. She patiently explained to the aged priest that she was only pouring her heart to God in prayer. The priest saw his mistake and prayed for her. God honoured the prayer and opened her womb. Beloved, avoid pride like a plague. It has ruined many destinies and cut them off from their destiny helpers. Put on the garment of humility and you will begin to enjoy the favour of God and of all men.
Also Read: Open Heaven 27 March 2022 – The Role Of The Gem Called Mother
Hannah fulfilled her vow to God. One of the reasons some people are having strange problems and battles is that they have refused to pay the vow they made. God has records of your vows and pledges. Once you make a vow, you are duty bound to pay it. Ensure you do so as soon as possible. The Bible says that it is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfil it. Failure to pay your vow will attract negative consequences. Don’t make vows rashly or foolishly. God is a judge of our motives and intentions.
Hannah’s faithfulness in giving Samuel to God to serve Him all his life attracted bigger bundles of testimonies to her life. She had six more children. Her faithfulness turned the woman once called barren to a mother of glorious children, including one of the greatest prophets in Israel.
As a child of God, when you seek His face in prayer concerning any challenge, He will give you the key or strategy to solve the problem. Yours may not be a vow. I remember a man who had a challenge in his career and the Lord led him to increase his tithe to 20%. The problem was miraculously solved and his desire was granted.
Our God is a strategist and solution provider. Taste and see that the Lord is good.
PRAYER POINTS:
MORNING
- Holy Ghost, build up in me godly character, in the Name of Jesus.
- I lay off the garment of pride and put on the garment of humility, in the Name of Jesus.
- O Lord, deliver me from failed promises, in the Name of Jesus.
EVENING
- O Lord, please remind me of every vow I have made in the past and have not yet fulfilled, in the Name of Jesus.
- O Lord, let my vows be pleasing to You, in the Name of Jesus.
- I receive the grace of God to remain faithful in my vows to God, in the Name of Jesus.
- Father, let my life bring You glory, in the Name of Jesus.
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