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But Sarah saw Ishmael—the son of Abraham and her Egyptian servant Hagar—making fun of her son, Isaac.

Genesis 21:9

“The plan of God cannot and will not align with the flesh. Ishmael had to go.” – David Guzik

What was the plan of God in this situation?

What I do between the making and the fulfillment impacts my future as well as the future of others?

Meddling with God’s plan will mess things up, misdirect my steps, but it will not modify God’s plan.

Despite the meddling, God demonstrated that He

• He will bring to pass His plan no matter what
• He cares for everyone involved.
• He doesn’t punish the innocent
• He sees our suffering

These truths shouldn’t make us treat God’s plans and ways callously because, “Well, He will work it out.” When we are saved, and seeking to live a holy life, meddling should scare us.

In the in between:

• Seek God, rather than satisfying self.
• Say yes when He gives instructions.
• Say no to your own ideas.

“Before I had finished praying in my heart, I saw Rebekah coming out with her water jug on her shoulder. She went down to the spring and drew water. So I said to her, ‘Please give me a drink.’
Genesis 24:45

Eleazar told Rebekah’s family that he prayed in his heart for direction. This demonstrated his great faith in God.

Use the time in between to draw close to God.