1 Samuel 1-Trust God in the Waiting
Read 1 Samuel 1:27-28
Today’s Truth
Hannah’s story is one of deep sorrow turned into joyful surrender. For years, she faced the pain of barrenness while enduring the taunts of her rival, Peninnah. Despite her grief, Hannah responded not with bitterness but with persistent prayer.
In her brokenness, Hannah poured out her heart before the Lord, making a vow to dedicate her child if God answered her prayer (1 Samuel 1:10-11). God heard her plea, and in time, Samuel was born — a child destined to play a key role in Israel’s history. Yet what’s remarkable is that Hannah remained faithful to her vow. She willingly returned Samuel to the Lord, entrusting her most precious gift back to God.
Hannah’s faith reminds us that God is always working in our waiting. Her story teaches us that our prayers are not in vain — even if the answers take time. More importantly, Hannah’s willingness to surrender Samuel reveals a heart that trusted God more than she clung to her own desires.
Discussion Questions
- What burden or longing do you need to bring before the Lord in prayer?
- How can you trust God’s timing when answers seem delayed?
- Is there something you need to surrender to God today, trusting Him with the outcome?
Application
When we find ourselves in seasons of waiting, we can follow Hannah’s example:
- Pray with persistence — God welcomes our honest cries and cares deeply about our burdens.
- Trust God’s timing — Even when delays seem difficult, His plans are always unfolding for our good.
- Surrender the outcome — Hannah’s willingness to give Samuel back to God reveals true trust.
