“When He giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and
when He hideth His face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a
nation, or against a man only” – Job 34:29
In 1 Samuel 1st
chapter, we read about the life of Hannah. Her rival Peninnah had children but
Hannah had no children. 5th verse of that chapter says that Lord has
closed her womb.
There were times in
our lives God interferes and closes a door for a reason. We have to stay in His
presence and find out what He expects us to do. God has planned to make her
first born as a prophet. For that He knew that she has to come to His presence
and give her firstborn to Him. He had a great plan and so He closed her womb.
Hannah was provoked
and afflicted by Penninah. That made her life so miserable. Hannah wept
bitterly. The love of her husband could not comfort her and wipe her tears
away.
One day she ran to the
presence of God and prayed by making a vow in the presence of God. Her prayer
brought God’s peace and blessing into her life. Lord remembered Hannah and
opened her womb.
God heard her prayer
and decided to bless her. From that day onwards no one would have troubled her.
When He gives quietness and peace, who then can make trouble? If we imagine
what would have happened later it will be interesting. God gave Samuel to
Hannah and he became a prophet for God’s people. The children of Penninah would
have also grown up. They might have had ran to Samuel to hear God’s word. What
a blessing Hannah got! Once she was provoked and afflicted by her rival. God
blessed Hannah and situation changed.
This is what God is
promising you today. Someone might be provoking and afflicting you. Because of
them you might be crying hard daily. Today God says to you that the path you
are going through is temporary and the situation will change. Even now God
wants you to know that He is in control of your life’s situation. Today you
might be filled with sorrow. But yet God is in control of the situation.
Pour out your tears in
God’s presence. He will remember you and bless you. His peace will flow into
your life and then no one can trouble you. He will fight for you and bless you.
You will be blessed and filled with God’s peace. You will not cry anymore. Your
life will be filled with happiness. Do not get discouraged. Surely your life
situation will be changed and you will be blessed. God will not forsake you. He
has a plan about your life and He will fulfill that in your life.
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