The Jesus Bible Reading Plan / HANNAH'S PRAYER

The Jesus Bible Reading Plan

Day 101 of 365 HANNAH'S PRAYER Hannah's prayer echoed the longing of God's people. They were waiting for a king who would reign with power and bring stability and safety to Israel. Hannah's prayer demonstrated the characteristics of a world under the rule and reign of God. It will be a world where God delivers his people, silences his enemies and brings justice to the entire world. The longing for a king like this is expressed in Hannah's final words. She prayed with anticipation for a king that would be strengthened and anointed by God. Hannah directed the reader toward a messianic figure, a savior of God's people, who would bring justice and peace to the world. Years later, Mary, the mother of Jesus, offered a prayer similar to Hannah's (Lk 1:46 - 55). Mary's prayer anticipated the arrival of a far greater King who would do what no Old Testament king could do - usher in the rule and reign of God. Jesus, thank you for preserving Hannah's prayer for the generations who followed her. Thank you for being both the King of the universe and the King who hears our individual prayers. Amen. 1 Samuel 2:9-10 NASB 9 "He keeps the feet of His godly ones, But the wicked ones are silenced in darkness; For not by might shall a man prevail. 10"Those who contend with the L ord will be shattered; Luke 1:46-55 NASB 46 And Mary said: "My soul exalts the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. 48 "For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave; For behold, from this time on all generations will count me blessed. 49 "For the Mighty One has done great things for me; And holy is His name. 50 "A nd H is mercy is upon generation after generation T oward those who fear H im . 51 "He has done mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their heart. 52 "He has brought down rulers from their thrones, And has exalted those who were humble. 53 "H e has filled the hungry with good things ; And sent away the rich empty-handed. 54 "He has given help to Israel His servant, In remembrance of His mercy, 55 As He spoke to our fathers,