Read this first: 1 Samuel 1:8
Elkanah is loving but his spiritual life is weak. Given Israel's unique promises, he ought to ask why the Lord has kept Hannah infertile. Instead, he tries to lessen her sadness using earthly blessings like food and marriage. We should value the many practical gifts of kindness God grants us. But they must not distract us from the first importance of His kingdom (Mt 6:33).
Based on the sermon “From a small seed”
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