“She thought, ‘I cannot watch the boy die.’ And as she sat there nearby, she began to sob. God heard …. Then God opened her eyes and she saw a well of water.”
Genesis 21:16-17, 19
Genesis 16 tells us of Hagar, the servant of Sarai, Abram’s wife. Her life would not have been easy as she was seen as property and was used to bear a child by her master for her childless mistress. Sarai mistreated Hagar. Once Sarah (formerly Sarai) had her own son, her hatred toward Hagar grew. She demanded that Hagar and her son be sent away, cast out with limited provision.
But “the God who sees” (v. 13) had Hagar in His sight and in His care. What a defining moment for her when the angel of the Lord spoke of God not forgetting her. Though the telling of her future brought hard words, she would not go forward without the watchcare of the One true God.
When she despaired for her life and her son’s, the Lord heard the cries, urged her not to fear, and led them to water. Through her trials, Hagar recognized and embraced God as the One who knew her and provided for her needs.
The Bible has many accounts of the Lord providing a way out of trouble. We can trust our good and caring God to give us wisdom and a way of escape when we need it.
But “the God who sees” (v. 13) had Hagar in His sight and in His care. What a defining moment for her when the angel of the Lord spoke of God not forgetting her. Though the telling of her future brought hard words, she would not go forward without the watchcare of the One true God.
When she despaired for her life and her son’s, the Lord heard the cries, urged her not to fear, and led them to water. Through her trials, Hagar recognized and embraced God as the One who knew her and provided for her needs.
The Bible has many accounts of the Lord providing a way out of trouble. We can trust our good and caring God to give us wisdom and a way of escape when we need it.
Scripture Focus
Genesis 21:8-21
Insight
“Do not be afraid. God has heard the boy crying as he lies there.” (Genesis 21:17b)
Bible In A Year
- Isaiah 45-46
- Psalm 93
- Acts 16