“A Tale of Two Mothers”

                                                     Genesis 21:1-21

The Lord Visits Sarah

• One son is welcomed with a feast, while another son is sent away with bread and water

• One mother is laughing, while another mother is weeping

The Lord Speaks to Hagar

• “Fear not, for I have heard you”

• “Hold on, for I will bless you”

Three Lessons from Genesis 21

            1)    The Lord hears the cry of the suffering.

            2)    The Lord is present in the trials.

            3)    The Lord can strengthen us in the wilderness.