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Monday, January 5, 2015

Genesis 21



The very long-awaited promise of a son to Abraham and Sarah was finally manifested after twenty five years through the actual miraculous birth of Isaac. Abraham was one hundred years old and Sarah ninety. What a miracle of Almighty God! (V 1-7) What a mighty God we serve!
Unfortunately, Ishmael and Hagar could not get along with Sarah. So, Abraham was forced to send them away (V 8-14). But, God, the Compassionate One took pity on them. He rescued and lifted them up even promising to make a great nation out of Ishmael (the Arabs). (V 15-21)
Others noticed that God was with Abraham and Sarah, following God’s manifestation and blessing in their lives through the miraculous birth of Isaac, among others. So, Abraham and his family were respected by their Philistine neighbors. They could live in peace and prosperity there for long. (V 22-34)
Let’s walk faithfully with God like Abraham did and we can enjoy His presence, protection, provision, and prosperity. What a blessing that will be!

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