Writing Genesis 16
Good morning…
Oh the messes we can make. Another decision was made without checking with God for guidance.
“And Sarai said to Abram, “Behold now, the Lord has prevented me from bearing children. Go in to my servant; it may be that I shall obtain children by her.” And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai.”
genesis 16:2
Then afterwards…
“And he went in to Hagar, and she conceived. And when she saw that she had conceived, she looked with contempt on her mistress.”
genesis 16:4
The choices that are made out of desperation can have some severe consequences. I have to be patient and trust that things will work out, instead of twisting things to make the outcome be what I want. Sarai just wanted a son. This was so important for her to carry on the name. She was getting older and didn’t see how the Lord was going to make this happen. So, she decided to make it happen herself. This one act, started pain and strife that would last for generations.
Choices seems to be a common theme lately. Maybe, this is just where my mind is going. I struggle with sitting and letting God take the lead in my life at times. It is hard to know when I should be patient and when I should be active. I pray the Lord will forgive me when I try to take the lead; and I pray that he will let me know when I should act. I know that my mind gets these confused. I also know that He is there I make the wrong decision, to guide me back to the right path.
God is so Good!!
Try to read a few verses from the Bible today!!
I hope everyone has a wonderful day today!!
