The Lifter of Men

1 Samuel 2:1-2 says: “And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation. (2) There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.”

You remember that song? It was written by Hannah!

1 Samuel 2:3-5 says: “Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. (4) The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength. (5) They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble. 

You know when God does something for you, that thing is more to you than the multitude of others somebody has done for you out of natural power. 

She says the barren has given birth to seven. As far as she’s concerned this one child is seven for her. And the one that has many children has become weak and feeble. 

It’s great when you can shine because God has been with you. What made me bring you here is the next verse. 

“1 Samuel 2:7-8 The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up. (8) He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD'S, and he hath set the world upon them. He doesn’t care how down in the valley you are. He raiseth up the poor out of the dust and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill to set them among the princes and make them inherit the glory. He can bring you out of obscurity. 

The pillars of the earth belong to the Lord and set the world upon them. If He can do that, He can do anything with your life. Years ago I read these things again and again to myself. Take this scripture and say it to yourself.

He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory”