The story of Hannah is one many woman can deeply relate to. It’s the story of a woman in her waiting season—dearly loved by her husband yet burdened with a deep longing for a child she could call her own. Though her husband cherished her, there were moments when the ache in her heart overshadowed his love. At one point, he even said to her, “Am I not worth more to you than ten sons?” (1 Samuel 1:8). Still, Hannah's heart ached in silence.
I can only imagine how she felt whenever she saw Peninnah and her children. They served the same God. They went to Shiloh every year. But for Hannah, there was a kind of dryness in her womb—a waiting, an emptiness. And despite the mockery from her co-wife, she still could not conceive.
But this wasn’t just a coincidence. It was God’s plan all along—a divine setup meant to push Hannah into a deeper, more intimate, faith-filled deal with the Lord. Though she had been going to Shiloh year after year, this time was different. This time, she discovered a cue. She made a deal, a vow with God and said, “If You give me a child, I will give him back to You.” That was what God had been waiting to hear.
In Hannah’s due time, the Lord allowed this thought to creep into her heart. And She spoke it, and heaven stamped it.
The Bible says when she went up to the mountain to pray, Prophet Eli saw her and assumed she was drunk. He said, “How long will you be intoxicated? Put away your wine!” (1 Samuel 1:14). This showed that even the prophet wasn’t aware of her pain—God hadn’t revealed it to him.
There are seasons in life when God intentionally does not reveal our struggle to others—not even to those who seem spiritually in tune. Why? Because He wants to see if we will stand on faith alone—crazy faith—even when no one else understands what we’re trusting God for.
Sometimes, God brings us into a fallow season—not because He won’t fulfill His promise, but because the timing isn’t right yet. And no matter how we push, we cannot force His hand. He moves in His own perfect time. Often, He’s waiting for us to align—not just with our desires, but with His purpose.
God desires that we return to Him and say, “Lord, this thing I desire—how will it serve Your Kingdom?” Because He doesn’t just place His stamp on anything. He is intentional.
In 1 Samuel 1:17, Eli said to Hannah, “Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition which you have asked of Him.” After that, her countenance changed. She went away with a new spirit—unlike the many other times she had gone to Shiloh heavy-hearted.
When it’s time for God to move, He looks for our alignment and willingness. Yes, God is willing to help man, but He desires a willing vessel. The delay wasn’t because Hannah wasn’t worthy, but because God needed Samuel for His divine agenda. Hannah wanted a child to silence her mocker, but God needed a prophet. Would she have released Samuel if her desire was rooted only in personal relief?
That’s the question.
So friends, I ask you today—what are you asking the Lord for? Does it feel like He’s silent or delaying?
Maybe it’s time to go back and ask Him, “Lord, what is Your say concerning this matter?”
Maybe He’s waiting for your yes—your full surrender.
Heaven is set. God is ready.
But are you willing to come into alignment?
That’s the question I want to leave us with today.
God bless you.
Stay revived!
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