Title The Great Discovery/Genesis 21:19
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If we look at the text, we see that Abraham was driven out of the family into the wilderness, carrying bread and a skin of water.
Appearing to Hagar and Ishmael as they dragged their weary legs through the barren fields of Beersheba
God's comfort and protection, endless mercy, unfolds clearly like a painting
There is. As I speak this morning under the subject of a great discovery,
I am waiting for grace.
I. Conditions before the discovery of living things 1) I was driven away from my favorite hometown and family. modern
Like Israel, they were driven out of the Garden of God's blessing because of pride and unbelief.
I was kicked out of the house of blessing. 2) Glass wandered in the wilderness. Modern man is also a sinner
wandering in the wilderness. I am lost in the wilderness of anxiety and nervousness. salt
I am lost and struggling in the fields of anxiety. Struggling in the windy wilderness of solitude
I feel it. But God has promised you countless blessings.
The promise of 32,500 blessings is the promise of boundless grace. 32,500 promises
It's yours and it's for you. God is the same yesterday and today
minutes. Someone who doesn't change appointments. On the road in the scorching wilderness, “I am your offspring.
Remembering God's promise, "I will multiply them greatly and make them so numerous that they cannot be counted."
Had it been, Hagar would have been comforted and encouraged even in her sorrow.
II. Motivation for the great discovery (the secret of solving the problem) 1) In text 17, “God
because he heard the voice of him.” This was when Israel cried out to God,
It teaches you that you have cheated. Iz, the son of a servant, was proud and mocked Isaac.
Mael It was Ishmael who tormented Isaac with envy and jealousy. But God is Isma
He heard El's prayer. God hears the prayers of sinners. I hate sin
Even if you do, you do not hate sinners. In addition, Ishmael's prayer is the earnest prayer
It was also When we have a problem, before we try to solve it with our head
You will have to deal with it with your knees. The kneeling movement, the kneeling movement, this is the only
It's the only way to get mercy. Heaven can only be walked on one knee.2) Text
Verse 17 says, “God heard the boy’s voice, and an angel of God came from heaven.
She called Hagar and said, "God heard the child's voice and
An angel called Hagar. And
1. You asked what's going on? Does this teach the great concern and mercy of God?
All. Even now, God, whose love and mercy is boundless, asks you, "What's going on?"
you are saying
2. He said, "Do not be afraid."
This world is an iron wall surrounded by fear. God fears for us
You say don't do it. When a person becomes obsessed with a fearful thought, his mental state and
Even the body gradually becomes paralyzed, reaching a point where it is impossible to lead a perfect life. That
You must believe and rely on the 365 Words of the Word not to be afraid.
3. God has heard the voice of the child over there; get up, raise the child's hand, and put your hand
I was told to hold on to it. This verse shows that what a human being is supposed to do is to do his best.
give. Miracles happen only when humans roll stones.
4. He promised that he would make him into a great nation.
The sufferings of Hagar and Ishmael were the pain of childbirth in order to receive great blessings.
The evil environment you are in right now, the difficulties piled up like a mountain, and the heavy burdens of this world are all
It is the means of preparation for this blessing.
III. The motive for the great discovery is found in verse 19, "God opened Hagar's eyes."
By saying that, you can see that your spiritual eyes have been opened and you have discovered a well. six in the eyes
There are three types of eyes: An, Jian, and Young. Opening your spiritual eyes is the key to solving problems
Therefore, you should pray to open your spiritual eyes. The fountain is Jesus Christ
points to. When you open your spiritual eyes and see Jesus Christ rightly, there is a treasure inside.
You can own everything in this world. The problem will be resolved. So urgently
Biting is to open your spiritual eyes and look to Jesus Christ, who will be a spring of water.
-Conclusion- The result of a great discovery
1. Filled with water and rescued the child from death.
2. God was with the child and he became the father of a great nation.
We cannot find true comfort anywhere in this cold world.
Only find hope in Christ's wounded and bloody head bowed down
Without it, there is absolutely no hope.