Post by mommadee48 on Feb 9, 2023 13:19:51 GMT -5
OUR DAILY BREAD; ALL ALONE? READ: GENESIS 21:9-19).
SUE's family was falling apart before her eyes. Her husband has suddenly left the home, and she and her children were confused and angry. She asked him to go for marriage counseling with her, but he wouldn't because he claimed the problems was hers. Panic and hopelessness set in when she realized he might never come back.
Would she be able to care for herself and her children alone?
Abraham sent Hagar away with their son Ishmael with just some water and food (21:8-21).
Can you imagine her desperation?
Soon they ran out of provisions in the desert. Not knowing what to do and not wanting to see her son die. Hagar put Ishmael under a bush and walked a distance away. They both began to sob. But "God heard the boy crying (v.17). he heard their cries, provided for their needs, and was with them.
An Angel called out "What is the matter, Hagar?
Do not be afraid. Then God open her eyes and she saw a well of water. She and her boy went and got a drink.
Times of desperation when we feel all alone cause us to cry out to God too. What comfort to know that during those moments and throughout our lives, He hears us, provides for us, and stays near.
INSIGHT:
Today's passage (vv.9-19) describes how Sarah treated Ishmael and Hagar on the day Isaac was weaned. The reader might wonder what the intervening years had been like between Sarah and Ishmael.
How has God provided for you when you've felt alone?
How have you responded to Him?
You might want to pray this prayer: "I'm grateful, God, that I never really walk alone. Help me in my desperation." in Jesus amen.
SUE's family was falling apart before her eyes. Her husband has suddenly left the home, and she and her children were confused and angry. She asked him to go for marriage counseling with her, but he wouldn't because he claimed the problems was hers. Panic and hopelessness set in when she realized he might never come back.
Would she be able to care for herself and her children alone?
Abraham sent Hagar away with their son Ishmael with just some water and food (21:8-21).
Can you imagine her desperation?
Soon they ran out of provisions in the desert. Not knowing what to do and not wanting to see her son die. Hagar put Ishmael under a bush and walked a distance away. They both began to sob. But "God heard the boy crying (v.17). he heard their cries, provided for their needs, and was with them.
An Angel called out "What is the matter, Hagar?
Do not be afraid. Then God open her eyes and she saw a well of water. She and her boy went and got a drink.
Times of desperation when we feel all alone cause us to cry out to God too. What comfort to know that during those moments and throughout our lives, He hears us, provides for us, and stays near.
INSIGHT:
Today's passage (vv.9-19) describes how Sarah treated Ishmael and Hagar on the day Isaac was weaned. The reader might wonder what the intervening years had been like between Sarah and Ishmael.
How has God provided for you when you've felt alone?
How have you responded to Him?
You might want to pray this prayer: "I'm grateful, God, that I never really walk alone. Help me in my desperation." in Jesus amen.