Bible texts:
Genesis 21
Genesis 21:8–21
Psalm 145:5-6
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Hagar and Ishmael were lost in the wilderness, out of water, and seemed likely to die. They were cast out of Abraham's family at the demand of Abraham's wife, Sarah (Genesis 21:9–10). Hagar had given up any hope of surviving, and walked some distance away from her son, so that she wouldn't have to watch him waste away (Genesis 21:15–16).
Then, an angel of God called to Hagar from heaven. God had heard Ishmael's voice. The angel tells her not to give up yet. Ishmael will still become a great nation. This promise is the reason Abraham was willing—though heartbroken—to send them away (Genesis 21:11–13). Even when things look bleak, God's promises are still intact.
Here, God provides water. Just as He did when Hagar was pregnant (Genesis 16:7–13), the Lord demonstrates His intent to protect her son, Ishmael. Hagar suddenly sees a well she did not see before. She fills the skin Abraham gave to her, and she gives water to Ishmael.
Context Summary:
Genesis 21:8–21 describes the painful departure of Hagar and Ishmael from Abraham's life. Now that Isaac is born, Sarah furiously demands that Abraham cast them out. He is greatly displeased, but is told by God that Ishmael will be protected and blessed. So Abraham obeys the Lord and sends them into the wilderness. God steps in and saves the mother and child. He renews his promise to make Ishmael a great nation in his own right. Ishmael grows up in the wilderness, eventually marrying an Egyptian woman.
Chapter Context:
The Lord did as He had promised. Sarah, now 90 years old, gives birth to Isaac, the long-awaited child. Her joy sours, though, over a fear that Isaac might have to share an inheritance with Ishmael. In obedience to the Lord, who promises to safeguard Ishmael, Abraham sends him and his mother, Hagar, into the wilderness. God rescues them and renews His promise to make Ishmael a great nation in his own right. Meanwhile, Abimelech, king of Gerar, approaches Abraham to make a permanent treaty between them and their descendants. The agreement includes Abraham's possession of a well, at a place that will become known as Beersheba.
What can you do when you’ve done all you can?
What do you say when your friends turn away and you are all alone?
What do you give when you give him your all and it seems like you cant make it through?
Well, you just stand
Watch the Lord see you through !!
How do you handle the guilt of your past?
How do you deal with the shame?
How can you smile while your heart has been broken and filled with pain?
What do you give when you give Him your all, seems like you can't make it through?
Child, man, woman, boy girl, you just stand, watch the Lord see you through the storm, the rain, the hurt, the pain… you've cried
Don’t look back and don’t give in, don't give up and don’t give in, just HOLD ON and be still!!
Just stand and be sure in your belief that the Lord God Almighty who has a purpose and a plan for you , for your life, that He will come through for you and I !!!
Face your wilderness Boldly with Christ Jesus, the living water
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