05/08/2022 - WAS NO LONGER SAD

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And she said, “Let your maidservant find favor in your sight.” So the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad. 1 Samuel 1.18

Hannah´s experience should occur with those who seek the Lord and find His presence in the Scriptures. Today, this is God’s method of fellowship with us, faith (Hebrews 11:6). The candidate to be worked by divine power needs to act like this fearless woman. She did not accept defeat and because of this, the Wonderful One worked in her barren body the gift of life. In God we are more than conquerors (Romans 8.37)! Believe!

Hannah´s suffering lasted for years. Seeing Peninnah bear children to Elkanah and thus make him happy – Hannah went into the battle of faith and prevailed. It is impossible to act on God’s declarations and be defeated. Her womb could produce nothing, just like many Christians, who pray for the suffering, but they are not delivered. Wrongdoings must be halted right now, and not after death (Matthew 5.25).

Hannah´s biggest obstacle was her faith. Without the necessary firmness in battle, she believed and cried. However, she did not need to act that way, but rather assert her rights. “Where was the error?”, that woman asked. Therefore, God led her to make a vow, knowing that she would fulfill it. However, in order for the work to be done, she would have to demonstrate that she would not give it up, and she did so in the Tabernacle of the Lord, where everything is decided. Pray!

Anna found favor in the eyes of the Almighty when she was used to set an example for us on how to proceed in our struggles. She won because she was not ashamed to publicly reveal her decision to assert her right to be a mother. When you show your decision regarding your request to God, the work will begin to be done. Peter walked on water because he believed, and began to sink when he doubted (Matthew 14.28-31).

You have to grow in faith in Christ and assert your rights as heir of God, joint-heir with Jesus (Romans 8.17) and owner of the blessings that were given to Abraham (Romans 4.12,16). There is no magic in using faith in Jesus. Through it, you will prove that you love the Lord, and in turn, you will be loved by the Father and the Master, who will manifest Himself to you (John 14.21). The only way to please God – to open the way for His operation – is by faith (Matthew 13.58).

Having received the Word from the Lord’s representative, the angel of the church, Hannah went on her way. In her faith, she knew that she would succeed. In the same way, it should be the case for those who receive heavenly confirmation in their hearts and set out to do all that has been revealed to them. When you believe, divine power comes into action. Your participation in bringing about the blessing is indispensable the moment you become one with your heavenly Father.

Your countenance reveals your heart. He who is always suspicious of everything and everyone is not right with the Most High. But the one who knows he has the blessing transmits joy and satisfaction. Everyone sees the face of Jesus in the Christian who becomes a winner. Amen?

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares