And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking. Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, even with Isaac.
And the thing was very grievous in Abraham�s sight because of his son. And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called. And also of the son of the bondwoman will I make a nation, because he is thy seed. Genesis 21:9-13
Steps 3, 4, 5, 12
Sarah sees Ishmael mocking her son Isaac. She tells Abraham that Hagar and her son Ishmael have to be cast out of the home to protect Isaac. Abraham goes into stress for his love for his son, and whatever feelings he has for Hagar. Abraham talks to God about it and God tells him to follow Sarah’s advice. God promises to care for Isaac and for Ishmael. Both of these sons will become great nations – Isaac will produce Israel and Ishmael will produce the Arabian nations.
Prayer for Today: God, You know that sometimes You ask things of us that seem impossible to do. To cast out a family member, even though we love them, is next to impossible to do. Yet You told Abraham to do it, and if he could do it in faith with You, then so can we. Help us to trust that You have the best interests of all of us in mind and that what You ask You will watch over, even our departed loved ones.
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