Today’s Thought “Intensity” G. Ward

She made a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a son, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and a razor shall never come on his head.” 1 Samuel 1:11

Varied afflictions will occur as life persists (cf. Ro.8:18). Hannah couldn’t have a baby; it appeared more a cultural embarrassment, in view of a time whereby every family’s objective insisted on progeny ensuring future generations from the progenitors of faith. Hannah’s praying most certainly embraced the ridicule from her barren state of infertility, but further investigation’s view unfolds potential lack in spiritual continuity with Holy God (via her overwhelming affliction) if this wasn’t granted.

Be sure that the afflictions made known to Holy God stemming from you desires continued intimacy with the Savior over misery (self-inflicted) and material insatiability that may frivolously approach ONE that cannot be fooled (Eccl.5:1-2).

Happy Wednesday!