And God heard the voice of the lad. Then the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said to her, “What ails you, Hagar? Fear not, for God has heard the voice of the lad where he is. Arise, lift up the lad and hold him with your hand, for I will make him a great nation.” (Genesis 21:17-18 NKJV)
Poor Hagar, the water was about to run out, and she knew death would not be far away. She couldn’t bear to see her only child die, so she left him under a bush and sat off in the distance, not wanting to witness the inevitable.
But Ishmael had grown up in Abraham’s household. Ishmael prayed. God heard, and an angel was assigned to minister to the family.
One of the most important things Christians need to teach their children is how to pray. Of course, you want to continue to pray for them, but let them develop a prayer life of their own.
I never miss an opportunity to pray with others, especially unbelievers. When the time comes that they feel the need to call out to God, I want them to feel comfortable turning to Him in prayer.
Do you need the ministry of angels in your current situation?
