“There is none holy as the Lord: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.”
-1st Samuel 2:2 (KJV)
Hannah desperately wanted a child, yet she was unable to conceive. Year after year, her pain was compounded as she was mocked, tormented, and left heartbroken because of her infertility. What made her suffering even heavier was that this anguish followed her into the house of worship. Instead of peace, she carried tears. Instead of answers, she carried shame.
Yet in her deepest distress, Hannah did not turn bitter—she turned to God. She poured out her soul before the Lord, praying with such intensity that her lips moved though no sound came out. God saw what others misunderstood. Heaven heard what people dismissed.
Hannah’s story reminds us that God is not distant from our silent tears. He is near to the brokenhearted, attentive to prayers whispered through pain. And when God finally answered Hannah, her praise revealed a powerful truth: her joy was not rooted merely in receiving a child, but in knowing the holiness, faithfulness, and strength of the Lord. That is why she could boldly declare, “There is none holy as the Lord… neither is there any rock like our God.”
Have you ever known disappointment? Discouragement? Devastation?
Maybe you have desperately wanted something: a godly marriage, a healthy body, a thriving family, a hard-earned title, a close community, a restored relationship. Maybe you’ve looked around at everyone else’s seemingly full lives and wondered why your arms were empty.
Eventually, after years of waiting, God answered Hannah’s prayer. And because of that, she was filled with wonder and worship, saying:
“There is none holy as the Lord: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.”
1st Samuel 2:2 (KJV)
Despite the excruciating years of longing and disappointment, Hannah knew there was no replacement for God. There’s no one else who’s able to create something from nothing. There’s no one else who holds the power of life.
There is no other Rock on which to build our faith.
There’s no one else who sees the worst of us and loves us anyway. There’s no one else who has compassion for our deepest longings. There’s no one else who can be trusted with the most tender part of our dreams. There’s no one else who’s there to guide, teach, and comfort—when it feels like everyone else has left.
There’s no one else who has the power to save.
Because God is holy, He is always good. Most of all, He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Rest assured, there is no one else who’s more worthy of your trust, your respect, and your heart.
SHARE YOUR FAITH!
Everyone wants a trustworthy foundation. You can ecourage others to ground themselves in God’s Word, and in the grace of Jesus Christ!
LET US PRAY!
God, there is no one besides You. You are the only One who’s holy and worthy of our praise. Thank You for being our rock and the firm foundation we can build our lives upon. We are always faithful, never changing, and the One who deserves our trust.
We love You!
In Jesus’name, AMEN!
