1st Samuel 1:3 And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the Lord of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of the Lord, were there. 6 And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the Lord had shut up her womb.
Therefore, we will extract from her experiences what can be done in a situation where it may seem to a finite mind as if nothing can be done to change outcomes. As we stated emphatically before, there is always a way of escape, and thus, the following statements are certified in scripture, as being some of the ways and means to be adopted when one is feeling down and out. [1] Do not stop going to church just because you are feeling down and out.
Hannah was feeling down and out, indeed, she felt like crap, but someway, somehow, she continued to go to church. When you are feeling down and out, it will be discovered that one of the best things that a person can do is to continue going to church, for in many instances, it’s only God that can help us. Iron sharpens iron, and fellowship with the saints is often therapeutic to the soul that is bowed down with worry, depression and anxiety.
In fact, singing, praise, and thanksgiving together with sacred music, has the potential to put evil spirits into reverse gear, according to the Bible. But if persons seclude or ostracize themselves from the assembly of the saints, it can produce opposite effects. When the multitude of saints begin to sing and praise God it often sends devils into panic mode and very often, they are forced into retreating since the atmosphere of praise, thanksgiving, and prayer really bothers them a lot. This is evident from the scriptures, even with Saul who had no good intentions. For the evil spirit to get up and leave him, even though he was on their side, speaks volumes to the power of praise.
1st Samuel 16:23 And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, David took an harp and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!