Abraham obeyed God quickly and sent Hagar and Ishmael on their way. Sometimes we need to jettison parts of our lives that we have been holding on to.
While Abraham is clearly the primary focus of the story, it is also clear that God has concern for Hagar and Ishmael, for the next verses tell of the suffering they endured. Hagar thought that Ishmael was about to die.
God called to Hagar and assured her that He had not forgotten them. Indeed He would make Ishmael into a great nation. He also dealt with the immediate problem, Hagar opened her eyes and there was a well of water. Ishmael grew up as God had promised.
While Abraham is clearly the primary focus of the story, it is also clear that God has concern for Hagar and Ishmael, for the next verses tell of the suffering they endured. Hagar thought that Ishmael was about to die.
God called to Hagar and assured her that He had not forgotten them. Indeed He would make Ishmael into a great nation. He also dealt with the immediate problem, Hagar opened her eyes and there was a well of water. Ishmael grew up as God had promised.
No comments:
Post a Comment