MFM DEVOTIONAL-LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF HANNAH 1

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𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐀𝐇 (𝐈)

25^TH , MARCH 2022

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Numbers 19, Numbers 20, Numbers 21:1-3, Luke 5:33-39, Luke 6:1-11, Proverbs 8:1-11

FIRE SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

1 Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim Zophim, of the mountains of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. 

2 And he had two wives: the name of one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children. 

3 This man went up from his city yearly to worship and sacrifice to the Lord of hosts in Shiloh. Also the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of the Lord, were there. 

4 And whenever the time came for Elkanah to make an offering, he would give portions to Peninnah his wife and to all her sons and daughters. 

5 But to Hannah he would give a double portion, for he loved Hannah, although the Lord had closed her womb.

6 And her rival also provoked her severely, to make her miserable, because the Lord had closed her womb. 

7 So it was, year by year, when she went up to the house of the Lord, that she provoked her; therefore she wept and did not eat.

8 Then Elkanah her husband said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep? Why do you not eat? And why is your heart grieved? Am I not better to you than ten sons?”

9 So Hannah arose after they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat by the doorpost of the tabernacle of the Lord. 

10 And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the Lord and wept in anguish. 

11 Then she made a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a male child, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall come upon his head.”

12 And it happened, as she continued praying before the Lord, that Eli watched her mouth. 

13 Now Hannah spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli thought she was drunk. 

14 So Eli said to her, “How long will you be drunk? Put your wine away from you!”

15 But Hannah answered and said, “No, my lord, I am a woman of sorrowful spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor intoxicating drink, but have poured out my soul before the Lord. 

16 Do not consider your maidservant a wickedwoman, for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief I have spoken until now.”

17 Then Eli answered and said, “Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition which you have asked of Him.”

18 And she said, “Let your maidservant find favor in your sight.” So the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad.

19 Then they rose early in the morning and worshiped before the Lord, and returned and came to their house at Ramah. And Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the Lord remembered her. 

20 So it came to pass in the process of time that Hannah conceived and bore a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the Lord.”

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MEMORY VERSE:

“For with God nothing shall be impossible." –Luke 1:37

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:
Truly, all things are possible for those who believe. So, stay in faith!

PRAISE WORSHIP: Take a worship song as led by the Holy Spirit.

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY:
𝐈 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐃 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐀𝐇 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐄𝐀𝐑-𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐒, 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐉𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐒.

THE MESSAGE:

The Bible is filled with illustrious male and female characters whose words and deeds qualify them as role models or worthy examples of believers for our generation. One of such characters is Hannah. Though an Old Testament personality, Hannah remains exemplary in faith, prayer and godly virtues till today. Let us examine some important lessons we need to learn from her.




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Hannah was a Hebrew woman who was connected to God by covenant. She was a believer and a worshipper. The Bible affirms her yearly trip to Shiloh in company of her husband, Elkanah. She had relationship with the Most High God and was a Kingdom seeker. Beloved, whether you win or lose, succeed or fail in life depends on where you stand with God. Is God your Father, or are you His enemy? Hannah was rightly positioned with God.


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Hannah had a challenge: she was barren. To worsen her situation, her fruitful senior wife, Peninah, was always taunting and mocking her. This made her very sad. In the midst of these insults and mockery hurled at her by Peninah, Hannah did not quarrel with her, rather as a woman of peace, she kept trusting God. Also, her husband kept reassuring her of his love. Beloved, I decree that all those who are mocking you and asking where is your God will see your turnaround miracles and celebrate with you very soon, in Jesus' name.




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Hannah was a woman of faith. In spite of her challenge, she did not seek help from man. In her steadfast and unwavering faith, she stayed in God, trusting Him for His mercy and intervention. Unlike some believers who visit ungodly places in the name of looking for solution to their problems. Hannah did not allow the enemy to deceive her. She decided to cling to God with an uncompromising faith, believing that He could do all things. God did not fail her! Beloved, faith in God wins! Stay in faith! Hannah did and she received answer to her prayers. You shall experience the same, in Jesus' name.






PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING

1. I enter into the covenant of the blood of Jesus against every evil covenant operating in my life, in the name of Jesus.
2. O God, arise, give me beauty for ashes, joy for sorrow and dancing for mourning, in the name of Jesus.
3. O Lord, give me the strength to wait on You till You answer me, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING

4. I will follow Jesus till the end, in the name of Jesus.
5. Listen to me satan, you will not take glory over my life, in the name of Jesus.
6. Every trying situation in my life that want me to go to Egypt, receive divine solution, in the name of Jesus.
7. O Lord, let today be my day of celebration, in the name of Jesus.

DO HAVE A BLESSED DAY

©2022 MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, MOUNTAIN OF FIRE and Miracle Ministries, Worldwide