Beloved, Peninnah was not a pretender. She never comforted Hannah in her barrenness. She simply made things seem as bitter as they really were. She did all she could to shoot at a wounded soldier. She made Hannah cry day and night till she pushed her to cry unto God. My beloved, Be grateful to God for those who tell you the truth about your condition no matter how bitter. Be grateful for those who may sound like haters,backbiter, but tell you all you need to know to keep you away from complacency. Sometimes you need them to liberate you from arrival mentality. Peninnah did not allow Hannah to celebrate her marriage to a good husband for too long. She provoke her to a strong desire for her next level of childbearing.
Peninnah kept driving Hannah crazy until Hannah took one drastic trip to Shiloh where her story changed. The insulting words from Peninnah made Hannah to swing into action until her story changed for the best. When the Peninnah’s of this world drive you crazy, take up their challenge to God in prayers. Pray Until Something Happens( PUSH ) Pray until things turn around to your favour; take up your Peninnah’s challenge and demand for results that will wipe off all insults. Ask until your joy is full.
Peninnahs may sound like haters, they may sound like opposition, but you definitely need them if you must move forward from where you are to where you should be. No one comes to the front without confronting something. Every star has a scar. You are a star, you will shine.
Declare With Me: The words of my ‘Peninnah’ will push me forward, in Jesus’ name! See you at the top.