10th June 2021

Checking into Gods Presence... It is noteworthy to mention the biblical narrative of Hannah in the Book of 1 Samuel 1:2-2:21. The name of Hannah did not come up outside of the first two chapters of 1 Samuel. And we later found out that she was one of the two wives of Elkanah, the other being Peninnah, who had given birth to Elkanah's children. The Bible recorded that Hannah remained childless for the Lord closed her womb in 1 Samuel 1:6. And a result, she was provoked, despised and humiliated about the condition by Peninnah.  Naturally and like any of us, she felt despair, discouraged and disillusioned about her experience and the treatment she received first from Peninnah, Elkanah and even Eli the Priest. But instead of complaining, retaliating, or losing sight of God, Hannah remained focused and committed and took her anguish to God. She sought the face of God never like before, visiting Shiloh yearly until the Lord answered her prayers. Hannah now introduced a vow in her prayer in 1 Samuel 1:11. She called on God on the strength of this vow to look upon her afflictions with mercy and compassion. Her promise was if God indeed remembers her on the power of her vow, she will give back to God the long-awaited son when he comes. God was impressed as Hannah chose to cultivate His attention through prayers, faith, fear of Him, perseverance, and a vow. Consequently, God allowed her womb to reopen and with multiple returns. Hannah was only looking for a child from God but: "the Lord visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the Lord." 1 Samuel 2:21.  Here is a clear example: we must always learn to cultivate the Lord's presence with patience, faith,  trust, and perseverance irrespective of any condition that may come our way. Banish with Your saving grace and the Perfect Blood of the Lamb oh Lord any terrible news, illnesses of any nature, un-accomplishment of any kind and antics used by the evil ones to suppress, criticize, humiliate, destroy and or obliterate the purpose of Your delight upon us. Gladden our hearts so that Your loved ones will not receive damnation and show us a path through Your presence to receive the fullness of joy from Your right hand. Also, give us the empowerment to continuously enjoy pleasures from Your heavenly throne now and always in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen  Http://testimony-times.blogspot.co.uk Just Checking into His Presence...