It is very important to note that the closing of Hannah's womb is here ascribed to the kind-intention of God. We know this because Biblical narratives usually employ "LORD" (Yahweh) when they describe activities that are significant in Israel's covenantal relationship with God. This text attributes the closing of Hannah's womb not to El (God), El-Shadai (God Almighty), or El-Elyon (God Most High) as might be expected. The closing of Hannah’s womb is attributed to Yahweh — indicating that the closing of Hannah's womb was the loving activity of a covenant-keeping God!
In other words, Hannah's situation was a divinely ordained sacrifice of devotion. She is where she is because God in His providence placed her there. And thus just like with Abraham, Hannah has a choice: Will she give herself to the Lord and let Him take care of the rest? Will she allow her life to be a sacrifice of devotion unto the Lord? Will she fear Yahweh! Or will she fight, kick, and scream until she gets her way?
This is what this passage is all about — the Sacrifice of Devotion. This issue rests on our lives as well. So that we might prove faithful to the ministry God has given to us, let's look at Hannah's Sacrifice of Devotion.
For a transcript of this sermon follow the outside web link.
Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter.
Text-Featuring a sermon is a less expensive way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands on the right bar with optional newsletter inclusion. As low as $30/day.
