The God Who Sees – Part Two

February 28, 2021      |      The Angel of the Lord said to Hagar, “Where have you come from, and where are you going?” (Genesis 16:8 NKJV). Hagar told the Angel of the Lord she was fleeing from her harsh mistress Sarai. He commanded Hagar to return to her harsh mistress and submit to her. This probably seemed very confusing and hurtful to Hagar at the time. The Lord said to Hagar that she would have a son, and he would be called Ishmael, which means “God hears.” So, Hagar did return and submitted herself to her mistress, [...]

The God Who Sees – Part One

February 27, 2021       |      Genesis 16:13 tells us the story of Hagar the Egyptian maidservant of Sarai, Abram’s wife. God commanded Abram to leave his father’s house, and He would take him to a land that He would give him. God promised Abram that he would make him into a great nation and would bless him (Genesis 12:1-9). However, Sarai was barren, so she gave Abram her maidservant Hagar to have children through her. Hagar conceived, and Sarai became jealous, treating Hagar cruelly and harshly. Sarai treated Hagar so harshly that she fled into the wilderness [...]

Better Together

February 26, 2021      |       Do you try to do things on your own, thinking you don’t need support from others? That was not God’s intention when He created you. He says in Matthew 18:20 (NIV), “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” It is a joy to join with others in worship and fellowship. Praying and caring for one another is essential for spiritual growth. You were born into a family. You need to be surrounded by loving support through your lifetime—laughing together, crying together, and being there [...]