Early the next morning Abraham took some food and a skin of water and gave them to Hagar. He set them on her shoulders and then sent her off with the boy. She went on her way and wandered in the Desert of Beersheba.
Genesis 21:14 NIV
We're at the end of Hagar's story, but the encouraging thing is that she endured some difficult circumstances, yet God was at work honouring His covenants and bringing about His purposes.
We can be sure that God is at work. We may not see it, agree with Him, think He's right, but in the end we have to trust Him.
The challenging thing is that Hagar still went through all of this.
In the middle of it Hagar (& neither do we) know how the story ends.
Do we still hold firm in our faith regardless of our circumstances?
That's a challenge.
Do I really want a God who'll give me what I want?
Do I still trust Him?
When I look at the cross, I have to say "yes".
#faith
#hope
#love