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Read: Matthew 18:1-10 Read: Genesis 16:1-6; 21:8-13
When Jennys husband left her for another woman, she vowed that she would never meet his new wife. But when she realized that her bitterness was damaging her childrens relationship with their father, she asked for Gods help to take the first steps toward overcoming bitterness in a situation she couldnt change.
In Genesis 16, we read the story of a couple to whom God promised a baby. When Sarai suggested that her husband Abram have a child with their servant Hagar, she wasnt fully trusting God for the child He had promised. When the baby was born, Hagar despised Sarai (Gen. 16:3-4), and Sarai became bitter (vv.5-6).
Hagar had been the slave with no rights and suddenly she was special. How did Sarai react? By blaming others, including Abram (v.5). Gods promise was realized in the birth of Isaac 14 years later. Even his weaning celebration was spoiled by Sarais attitude (21:8-10).
It may never have been easy for Sarai to have lived with the consequences of their decision to go ahead of God. It may have taken a miracle of grace to change her attitude but that could have transformed everything. Sarai couldnt reverse the decision, but through Gods strength, she could have lived with it differently, and given God the glory.