1 Samuel 1:1-28
“For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”
- 1 Samuel 16:7
Big Idea: In My Barrenness God Always Demonstrates His Faithfulness
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Hope Is Found As I:
1) Get Up & Show Up (v. 1-9)
2) Open Up & Lift Up (v. 10-20)
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
Biblical Hope = my confident expectation for the future based on the revealed character, promises, power, faithfulness & actions of God
3) Give It Up & Look Up (v. 11; 21-28)
God, today, I give ____________________________ up to you