Biblical Figures of Adoption, Samuel
The Biblical Adoption of Samuel ~Samuel’s mother chose to obey by giving up the cherished moments of childhood in order to help fulfill God’s will. In a way, she chose Samuel’s role in life, but he, too, had to be obedient in order for things to fulfill God's will. Not our own. ~Hannah, what if she disobeyed and neglected the purpose behind the promise? I believe Samuel would have grown up feeling like a fish out of water - like he didn’t belong. Never able to please, as he wasn’t in the role he was meant to take on. He was born and given life for a specific purpose. ~Israel would have remained off God’s favor until an obedient person heeded the call. ~Hannah’s self-worth demonstrates her faith through obedience (We can undo the blessing). ~Great sacrifice, as her love for God is greater than the heart-wrenching choice to obey and let go of Samuel. ~God blessed her obedience, although the sacrifice had to come first. Her faith allowed her to believe in God’s fulfillment. ~Expressio...