Keep Your Face On Her Plate

# 6 – Today's Du-votional comes from 1Sa 1:4,5 And whenever the time came for Elkanah to make an offering, he would give portions to Peninnah his wife and to all her sons and daughters. 5 But to Hannah he would give a double portion, for he loved Hannah, although the LORD had closed her womb. What a tangled web we weave! Elkanah. loved Hannah, but panicked when they didn't have any children and brought this other woman into the picture. Now this blended family must awkwardly celebrate the Passover! Think of it as a typical American Thanksgiving Day meal with all the trimmings. Joyous feasting before the Lord! With every scoop of mashed potatoes delivered to the children and Peninnah, Hanna is reminded that the Lord has closed up her womb. But Elkinah, desiring to assure Hannah of his love for her, gives her a double helping. (I wonder if this is the first instance of someone trying to medicate with food.) Now, ladies, this is more romantic than you might think. The word “double” here means “face.” This double portion was likely a part of Elkanah's portion, and it symbolically set's his “face” on Hannah's plate, demonstrating that he desires to be with her, even if her womb is closed. Of course a much better way to demonstrate his love, would've been to not bring in the other woman in the first place. Guys, this a good time to remind you, to keep your face on your wife's plate, only have eyes for her. Guard against any and all situations where another woman could possibly vie for your attention.