Genesis 16
The passages this week all include stories of angels. In this passage the angel becomes involved because of Sarai & Abram's impatience. They have been promised a child but Sarai has yet to become pregnant. Sarai gives her maid Hagar to Abram. The intention is that Hagar will bear the child that Sarai has not. Conflict arises between the woman and Sarai throws Hagar out. The angel intervenes to save Hagar. Islam traces itself back to Abram through Hagar's son Ishmael.
Do you ever grow impatient with God? Do you ever ask for God's wisdom but when you grow tired of waiting create your own plan? There is little patience found in our culture. Why do we choose to always be in a hurry?
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