Genesis – In the
Beginning
Chapter 21
By Carri Pratt
“Then
she went off and sat down nearby, about a bowshot away, for she thought, “I
cannot watch the boy die.”” Genesis 21:17
What an utterly hopeless
feeling it must be to give up so completely that you are actually willing to
allow your child to perish. This passage is a perfect reminder to fully trust
in God’s promises and faithfulness.
First, there is Sarah,
who God had promised the gift of a son. Then, there is Hagar, who had her life
being directed by others around her. Both of these women failed to trust in
God’s faithfulness.
Sometimes life seems so
difficult it would be easier to simply give up. However, that would simply be a
temporary escape. The challenges are still there waiting. So where should one
turn for relief? “You hear my plea: Do
not ignore my cry for relief.”
Lamentations 3:56 “All humanity will come to You, the One who hears prayer.” Psalm 65:2. God is who we
should turn to in all things.
God is faithful to us
and is patiently waiting to be asked for His assistance. Habakkuk 2:4 says, “the righteous will live by his faith.” So, what is faith? Hebrews
11:1 reveals true faith, “Now faith is
being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
God loves His children
and desires the best life possible for them. He also expects faithfulness and
love. As children of the King of Kings, we should love and honor Him, have
faith in Him, and run directly to His throne for everything.
A practical way to do
this is to reflect on your past experiences and consider how God has helped you
to overcome. Know that He protects you, “For He will give His angels orders concerning you, to protect you in
all your ways. They will support you with their hands so
that you will not strike your foot against a stone.” Psalm 91:11-12.
God is so good!
Challenge: Look at your
life for a moment and ask yourself, “Am I trusting that God can protect and provide
for me? Am I living by faith?”
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