Our scripture today is 1 Samuel 2:1 (ESV).
And Hannah prayed and said, “My heart exults in the Lord; my horn is exalted in the Lord. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in your salvation.”
Hannah’s prayer is very similar to the prayer we hear from Mary in Luke 1. These mothers-to-be rejoice in the Lord and the blessing they are expecting. Both of these births will be important in God’s plan for us: Samuel as a priest and spiritual guide to Israel’s new monarchy and Jesus as our king and Savior. These women accepted the call God placed on their lives, and believed that God would use their work for the good of all his children.
Loving Lord, we are grateful for people of faith throughout history that have passed Your love from generation to generation. Help us to continue sharing the Good News with all your children. Amen.
