And He Had Two Wives

# 3 – Today's Du-votional comes from 1Sa 1:2 And he had two wives: the name of one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children. “And he had two wives.” An altogether too common occurrence in Old Testament times, and when you think about it, a far too common occurrence in the church today. God's plan for marriage has always been, one spouse for life, till death do us part. But it seems people have always fallen victim to the accepted standards of society as opposed to “thus saith the Lord.” It's also interesting that God often tolerates man's rebellion against Him in these matters and uses these situations for His ultimate good and purposes. But, we must always be careful to remind ourselves that, just because God shows mercy, it is never an excuse for sin. Ro 6:1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it?” It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that this multiple marriage of Elkanah brought about some special problems under his roof, (multiple marriages always do) but God took those problems and used them for His good. Any rebellion in your life bringing on special problems? Confess your rebellion as sin, receive God's forgiveness, then turn from your rebellion, (go and sin no more) and watch Him bring good out of what was meant for evil.