Genesis 16:7-12 And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur.… I. HAGAR'S DISTRESS. Affliction and solitude often give persons time to think, and arouse a desire to pray. Misery is a voiceless prayer, which God understands. II. GOD'S MESSENGER. An appearance of the Lord at Hagar's time of need and distress. III. GOD'S MESSAGE. 1. A rebuke. 2. A command. 3. A promise.CONCLUSION: We see then in this narrative a valuable lesson as to God's Providence, and the way in which God is personally interested in the welfare and destinies of men. Moreover, the narrative suggests a kind of parable of God's grace. We may see in it the principles of God's dealing with sinful and sorrowing men. 1. He sees their misery and sin. 2. He visits them in their distress. 3. He hears their prayers. (W. S. Smith, B. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur. |
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