November 18, 2025

REJOICING IN THE LORD

1 Kingdoms 2:1-2 (1 Samuel 2:1-2)

And she said:
“My heart is strengthened in the Lord;
My horn is exalted in my God.
I smile at my enemies;
I rejoice in Your salvation.
Because no one is holy like the Lord,
No one is righteous like our God,
No one is holy but You.”

Encouraging Words

These verses are the beginning of Hannah’s prayer. Hannah lived in Old Testament times when having a child was recognized as God’s blessing upon a woman. Hannah was barren. Late in her life, past the time when a woman was typically able to have children, she went to the temple and pleaded silently with God for His blessing to be bestowed upon her. The priest of the temple saw her lips moving but heard no words. He accused her of drunkeness. After telling her story to the priest he blessed her and asked that her prayers might be heard and answered, sending her on her way. And God responded. Samuel, a great leader and prophet, was born to her and dedicated to the Lord. god hears our prayers and it is up to us to respond with rejoicing and praise. Glory be to God!