The Jesus Bible Reading PlanSample

VISITATION FROM GOD

Hagar, a slave, got caught up in Abram and Sarai’s attempt to bear the son that God had promised them. Though Hagar became pregnant with a son, the conception was not according to the Lord’s plan and she grew dismayed (Ge 16:4 – 5). After being mistreated by Sarai, Hagar ran away and was met by the angel of the Lord. The site and outcome of Hagar’s visitation from the angel of the Lord are beautiful. She was found by a spring of water in the desert, which closely represents her situation — pregnant with a child, yet feeling abandoned and hopeless. She was comforted by this visitation (Ge 16:13) despite being told that her son, Ishmael, would not be the son of promise but would experience hostility in all of his relationships and that he would roam the desert like a wild donkey (Ge 16:11 – 12; Gal 4:22 – 23).

Jesus, even in my darkest times, I know that I am never alone and that you will always guide me and sustain me. Thank you for always being with me. Amen.