Tuesday, 4 July 2017

HE SENT HER AWAY

PRAYER PAUSE        


Wednesday, 5 July 2017


HE SENT HER AWAY


Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.


Reading: “Abraham took some bread and a skin of water and, giving them to Hagar, he put the child on her shoulder and sent her away.” (Genesis21:5…20)



Reflection. It is hard to understand the banishment of Hagar and Ismael.. It seems cruel. All I can think of is that it is to emphasise the choice of Isaac and something far more cruel is about to happen to him. In chapter 22, which we read tomorrow, we have the sacrifice of Isaac. There is a slight upturn in the story as God points out a well to Hagar and saves her life and that of Ismael. Wells, of course, have great signigicance in the bible. They are a source of life for people and animals and a sign of baptism. In seemingly roundabout ways God leads us all to life.

Prayer. Lord, author of life, help us to trust your ways even if we do not understand them. Amen































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