June 3 - God Sees and God Answers

JUNE 3 - God Sees and God Answers3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:5; 1 Samuel 1–2//3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon//________________________________________“Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.” — Proverbs 17:5 (ESV)“She was deeply distressed and prayed to the Lord and wept bitterly. And she vowed a vow and said, ‘O Lord of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your servant and remember me… I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life.’” — 1 Samuel 1:10–11 (ESV)“And Hannah prayed and said, ‘My heart exults in the Lord; my strength is exalted in the Lord.’” — 1 Samuel 2:1 (ESV)________________________________________Have you ever had a prayer that felt like it was taking forever to be answered? Hannah did. She longed for a child for years, and in her deep pain, she poured her heart out to God in 1 Samuel 1. What’s amazing is that after God answered, she didn’t forget Him—she gave her son Samuel back to the Lord’s service. In Proverbs 17:5, we’re reminded that God cares deeply about how we treat others, especially those who are hurting. Hannah’s story shows us that God sees our tears, hears our prayers, and turns our pain into praise, just like she celebrated in 1 Samuel 2:1.Waiting on God isn’t easy. But Hannah teaches us that our pain can become a platform for God’s glory when we trust Him and stay faithful, even when life doesn’t make sense.________________________________________THINK ABOUT IT1. God Sees Your Pain: What does Hannah’s prayer in 1 Samuel 1 teach you about bringing your deepest struggles honestly to God?2. Compassion Matters: How does Proverbs 17:5 challenge you to treat people who are hurting or struggling around you?3. Praise After the Answer: When God answers your prayers—or even while you’re still waiting—how can you praise Him like Hannah did in 1 Samuel 2:1?________________________________________BOTTOM LINEGod sees your tears, hears your prayers, and can turn your pain into a story of praise when you trust Him fully.________________________________________PRAYERHeavenly Father, thank You for hearing me when I cry out to You. Help me to trust You while I wait and to stay faithful no matter how long it takes. Teach me to show compassion to others who are hurting and to give You praise for every answered prayer. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.