5/8/22 - El Shaddai - Genesis 16-17 - Pastor Jason Fritz

Our text this week includes the story of two mothers, Hagar and Sarai. Each has her moments of triumph and tragedy. The tragedy is in part due to the relational conflict between husband and wife. As a result, pregnant Hagar is on the run. This happens because Sarai becomes impatient and decides to help God accomplish his will.    God doesn’t need our help to fulfill his promises.   We can relate. You and I become impatient waiting for God to act as if he is obligated to our timelines. We say, “This is God’s will but things are taking too long!" So we take matters into our own hands thinking we need to help move Him along. These actions create complicated problems and complicated problems don’t just go away. There is grace of course, but there are consequences that result in much pain. Best to wait on God. It’s been said that the gears of God’s sovereignty grind slow, but they always grind exceedingly fine. I’ve been saying throughout our study that faith is built through obedience. But this passage reveals more. Add to your obedience, patience.   Are you waiting on God? Does it feel like things are stuck? Be assured, God is always working behind the scenes until the big reveal. So patiently wait for Him my friend and your faith will grow!