Taking Matters into Our Own Hands

Genesis 16:1-5

How often are we going through something and instead of waiting for God’s direction or answer, we take matters into our own hands?  In these verses, we see Sarai taking things into her own hands.  It would only result in more problems for her. This happens to us as well.  Although it is not easy to wait on God or trust God when we are struggling or really want something, we need to remember and rely on stories like this.  In the end, God kept His promise to Abram and Sarai and He will keep His promise to you too. (Jeremiah 29:11)

Questions for further thought:
1. When have you taken things into your own hands versus trusting/waiting on God?
2. What were the results?

​Challenge: Locate a few of God’s promises in your Bible that resonate with you.  Write them on index cards or post-it notes and put them in key places at home and work to help remind you of God’s love and plan for you.  Some examples are Isaiah 41:10, Deuteronomy 31:8, Matthew 11:28-29, and Isaiah 40:31.