Bible Discussion Thread

I feel the strongest about the last two verses the most. Hannah states, "27 For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him: 28 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."Because throughout God's word, he tells us to petition our prayers. Any worries, sorrows or concerns. We are to petition them. He wants us to cry out to him in our time of need so that he can work necessary blessings in our life. Verse 28 basically concentrates on the fact that there also was a sacrifice made. In exchange of God giving Hannah that which she sought, she gave him her son also in return. What a beautiful arrangement for both parties to both hold their end of this union. Chapter one teaches me to not only petition, but also, make an outstanding sacrifice and sticking to it, while using what God has answered and blessed me with, for Good. The Lord doesn't always do all the work. Sometimes, in order to get anywhere with God, we have to meet him half way. Trusting he will do, what he says he will do and vice versa.