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Prayer Request: Today's Scripture *October 14, 2009*
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Today's Scripture *October 14, 2009* (Oct 14, 2009)
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Today's Scripture *October 14, 2009*
Genesis 16:1-7
Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had not been able to bear children for him. But she had an Egyptian servant named Hagar. So Sarai said to Abram, “The Lord has prevented me from having children. Go and sleep with my servant. Perhaps I can have children through her.” And Abram agreed with Sarai’s proposal. So Sarai, Abram’s wife, took Hagar the Egyptian servant and gave her to Abram as a wife. (This happened ten years after Abram had settled in the land of Canaan.)
So Abram had sexual relations with Hagar, and she became pregnant. But when Hagar knew she was pregnant, she began to treat her mistress, Sarai, with contempt.Then Sarai said to Abram, “This is all your fault! I put my servant into your arms, but now that she’s pregnant she treats me with contempt. The Lord will show who’s wrong—you or me!”
Abram replied, “Look, she is your servant, so deal with her as you see fit.” Then Sarai treated Hagar so harshly that she finally ran away.
The angel of the Lord found Hagar beside a spring of water in the wilderness, along the road to Shur.
We have watched 3 people make serious mistakes. (1) Sarai, who took matters into her own hands and gave her servant to Abram; (2) Abram, who went along with the plan, but when circumstances began to go wrong, refused to help solve the problem; and (3) Hagar, who ran away from the problem.
In spite of this messy situation, God demonstrated His ability to work in all things for good (Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. ). Sarai and Abram still received the son they desperately desired, and God solved Hagar's problem despite Abrams refusal to get involved.
No problem is too complicated for God if you are willing to let Him help you.
Thank You Lord, for always being with us. Thank You for always showing us a way out of a bad situation.
Thank You for guiding us back onto the path that You have chosen for us. May we all walk that path--and look to You at all times. In all things, You are in control and You can work out all for good to those who love You and are called according to Your purposes. In Your Matchless Name, Amen..
Blessings,
April
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