So I have a thought or question to ponder. Why did God not stop Sarai from giving Hagar to Abram to bear Ishmael? But yet, God intervenes and stops Hagar from running away while she is pregnant due to the cruelty of Sarai?
Additional Comments:
I believe that as I write this question, the Holy Spirit gave me the answer. What say u?
We want God to stop us when we’re making a bad decision, so why with Hagar and not Sarai?
Here is another thought: after Isaac is born and Ishmael mocks Isaac, this time Sarah says to cast and kick out the Hagar woman and her son. God confirms this to Abraham and tells him to do what Sarah says. Moreover, while Hagar and Ishmael are cast away, God intervenes, but this time, HE is with them, and HE takes care of Ishmael.
What does this all mean?
Senior Pastor Steve Kim