Pastor Joey spoke about Genesis chapter twenty one
Four different perspectives from one story were spun
When Isaac was weaned, Abraham threw a great feast
Hagar’s son Ishmael laughed, Sarah’s angst increased
Abraham sent Hagar and son away per Sarah’s request
In the heat of the desert, Hagar became quite depressed
God came to her and behold there was water to drink
Ishmael would father a nation, with God’s plan in sync
Each of the four looked at things in a earthly perspective
Adopting God’s perspective would be far more effective
Sarah’s perspective was in fact about self-preservation
But she should have trusted God about Isaac’s nation
We should not judge people or situations too quickly
For God wants the preservation of all, as we often see
Abraham’s perspective and solution were problem-driven
If we are purpose-driven, better approaches will be given
Hagar’s perspective was fear-driven, not wanting death
God says “fear not” and He does not waste His breath
Ishmael’s perspective was limitation-driven and grim
But God’s ways are unlimited so we should follow Him
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