Genesis 16:1 Now Sarai, Abram's wife, had borne him no children. But she had an Egyptian maidservant named Hagar, so she said to Abram, "The Lord has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my maidservant; perhaps I can build a family through her'
Marriage can be the most intimate and close of relationships, but it must not take the place of God in our lives. Here we see Abram persuaded to drift off from God's promise of giving Sarai a baby. Now let's face it, he didn't take much persuading to go and bed another woman, so I'm not really blaming Sarai, but this verse does remind me how easy it is to lead eachother astray in a marriage. Likewise, it can seem almost impossible to be close to God at a time of falling out with our spouse. We need to put God first, and not let our husband or wife take their place - certainly an important message for me this one.
Genesis 16:4 When she knew she was pregnant, she began to despise her mistress. Then Sarai said to Abramm "You are responsible for the wrong I am suffering".
In 16:4 we see that the plan backfires, which just shows how we must not try to rush God's plan or promise for us, but rely wholeheartedly on him and his timing. He who has begun a good work in you will surely bring it to pass AMEN?
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