11Now the LORD was gracious to Sarah as he had Now the LORD was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what he had promised.promised. 22Sarah became pregnant and bore a son Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised him.promised him. 33Abraham gave the name IsaacAbraham gave the name Isaac to the to the son Sarah bore him. son Sarah bore him. 44When his son Isaac was eight When his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God commanded him. commanded him. 55Abraham was a hundred years Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him. old when his son Isaac was born to him. 66Sarah said, “God has brought me laughter, and Sarah said, “God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me.” everyone who hears about this will laugh with me.” 77And she added, “Who would have said to Abraham And she added, “Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age.”him a son in his old age.”

88The child grew and was weaned, and on the day The child grew and was weaned, and on the day Isaac was weaned Abraham held a great feast. Isaac was weaned Abraham held a great feast. 99But But Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had borne to Abraham was mocking, borne to Abraham was mocking, 1010and she said to and she said to Abraham, “Get rid of that slave woman and her son, Abraham, “Get rid of that slave woman and her son, for that slave woman’s son will never share in the for that slave woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with my son Isaac.”inheritance with my son Isaac.” 1111The matter distressed Abraham greatly because it The matter distressed Abraham greatly because it concerned his son. concerned his son. 1212But God said to him, “Do not be But God said to him, “Do not be so distressed about the boy and your maidservant. so distressed about the boy and your maidservant. Listen to whatever Sarah tells you, because it is Listen to whatever Sarah tells you, because it is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned. through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned. 1313I I will make the son of the maidservant into a nation will make the son of the maidservant into a nation also, because he is your offspring.” also, because he is your offspring.”

1414Early the next morning Abraham took some food Early the next morning Abraham took some food and a skin of water and gave them to Hagar.and a skin of water and gave them to Hagar. He set He set them on her shoulders and then sent her off with the them on her shoulders and then sent her off with the boy. She went on her way and wandered in the desert boy. She went on her way and wandered in the desert of Beersheba.of Beersheba. 1515When the water in the skin was gone, she put the When the water in the skin was gone, she put the boy under one of the bushes. boy under one of the bushes. 1616Then she went off and Then she went off and sat down nearby, about a bowshot away, for she sat down nearby, about a bowshot away, for she thought, “I cannot watch the boy die.” And as she sat thought, “I cannot watch the boy die.” And as she sat there nearby, she began to sob.there nearby, she began to sob. 1717God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, “What is called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, “What is the matter, Hagar? Do not be afraid; God has heard the matter, Hagar? Do not be afraid; God has heard the boy crying as he lies there. the boy crying as he lies there. 1818Lift the boy up and Lift the boy up and take him by the hand, for I will make him into a great take him by the hand, for I will make him into a great nation.” nation.” 1919Then God opened her eyes and she saw a well of Then God opened her eyes and she saw a well of water.water. So she went and filled the skin with water and So she went and filled the skin with water and gave the boy a drink. gave the boy a drink. 2020 God was with the boy as he grew up. He lived in God was with the boy as he grew up. He lived in the desert and became an archer. the desert and became an archer. 2121While he was While he was living in the Desert of Paran, his mother got a wife for living in the Desert of Paran, his mother got a wife for him from Egypt. him from Egypt.

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11Now the LORD was gracious to Sarah as he had Now the LORD was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what he had promised.promised. 22Sarah became pregnant and bore a son Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised him.promised him. 33Abraham gave the name IsaacAbraham gave the name Isaac to the to the son Sarah bore him. son Sarah bore him. 44When his son Isaac was eight When his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God commanded him. commanded him. 55Abraham was a hundred years Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him. old when his son Isaac was born to him.

God fulfills his promise to SarahGod fulfills his promise to SarahLike he wouldn’t?Like he wouldn’t?Circumstance is not a factorCircumstance is not a factorDelay is not denialDelay is not denial

Don’t work it out for yourself Don’t work it out for yourself (Hagar)(Hagar)(My desire or God’s promise?)(My desire or God’s promise?)Can we regard clear principles as promises? Can we regard clear principles as promises?

Malachi 3:6-12 Malachi 3:6-12

11Now the LORD was gracious to Sarah as he had Now the LORD was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what he had promised.promised. 22Sarah became pregnant and bore a son Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised him.promised him. 33Abraham gave the name IsaacAbraham gave the name Isaac to the to the son Sarah bore him. son Sarah bore him. 44When his son Isaac was eight When his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God commanded him. commanded him. 55Abraham was a hundred years Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him. old when his son Isaac was born to him.

God fulfills his promise to SarahGod fulfills his promise to SarahLike he wouldn’t?Like he wouldn’t?Circumstance is not a factorCircumstance is not a factorDelay is not denialDelay is not denial

Don’t work it out for yourself Don’t work it out for yourself (Hagar)(Hagar)(My desire or God’s promise?)(My desire or God’s promise?)

11Now the LORD was gracious to Sarah as he had Now the LORD was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what he had promised.promised. 22Sarah became pregnant and bore a son Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised himpromised him.. 33Abraham gave the name IsaacAbraham gave the name Isaac to the to the son Sarah bore him. son Sarah bore him. 44When his son Isaac was eight When his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God commanded him. commanded him. 55Abraham was a hundred years Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him. old when his son Isaac was born to him.

Abraham (and Sarah) are fully obedient here.Abraham (and Sarah) are fully obedient here.In this obedience, they were giving credit to God In this obedience, they were giving credit to God for what he for what he had done and would do. had done and would do.

11Now the LORD was gracious to Sarah as he had Now the LORD was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what he had promised.promised. 22Sarah became pregnant and bore a son Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised him.promised him. 33Abraham gave the name IsaacAbraham gave the name Isaac to the to the son Sarah bore him. son Sarah bore him. 44When his son Isaac was eight When his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God commanded him. commanded him. 55Abraham was a hundred years Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him. old when his son Isaac was born to him. 66Sarah said, “God has brought me laughter, and Sarah said, “God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me.” everyone who hears about this will laugh with me.” 77And she added, “Who would have said to Abraham And she added, “Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age.”him a son in his old age.”

Every mention of “Isaac” would bring to Every mention of “Isaac” would bring to remembrance remembrance

their disbelieftheir disbeliefGod’s faithfulnessGod’s faithfulnessJoy in fulfillmentJoy in fulfillment

88The child grew and was weaned, and on the day The child grew and was weaned, and on the day Isaac was weaned Abraham held a great feast. Isaac was weaned Abraham held a great feast. 99But But Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had borne to Abraham was mocking, borne to Abraham was mocking, 1010and she said to and she said to Abraham, “Get rid of that slave woman and her son, Abraham, “Get rid of that slave woman and her son, for that slave woman’s son will never share in the for that slave woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with my son Isaac.”inheritance with my son Isaac.” 1111The matter distressed Abraham greatly because it The matter distressed Abraham greatly because it concerned his son. concerned his son. 1212But God said to him, “Do not be But God said to him, “Do not be so distressed about the boy and your maidservant. so distressed about the boy and your maidservant. Listen to whatever Sarah tells you, because it is Listen to whatever Sarah tells you, because it is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned. through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned. 1313I I will make the son of the maidservant into a nation will make the son of the maidservant into a nation also, because he is your offspring.”also, because he is your offspring.”

(Celebration is a good thing.) (Celebration is a good thing.)

88The child grew and was weaned, and on the day The child grew and was weaned, and on the day Isaac was weaned Abraham held a great feast. Isaac was weaned Abraham held a great feast. 99But But Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had borne to Abraham was mocking, borne to Abraham was mocking, 1010and she said to and she said to Abraham, “Get rid of that slave woman and her son, Abraham, “Get rid of that slave woman and her son, for that slave woman’s son will never share in the for that slave woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with my son Isaac.”inheritance with my son Isaac.” 1111The matter distressed Abraham greatly because it The matter distressed Abraham greatly because it concerned his son. concerned his son. 1212But God said to him, “Do not be But God said to him, “Do not be so distressed about the boy and your maidservant. so distressed about the boy and your maidservant. Listen to whatever Sarah tells you, because it is Listen to whatever Sarah tells you, because it is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned. through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned. 1313I I will make the son of the maidservant into a nation will make the son of the maidservant into a nation also, because he is your offspring.”also, because he is your offspring.”

The whole polygamy thing . . .The whole polygamy thing . . .The consequences of trying to fulfill God’s plan on The consequences of trying to fulfill God’s plan on your own.your own.Is Sarah’s attitude right?Is Sarah’s attitude right?

Denial of responsibility / Bitterness / Envy / Denial of responsibility / Bitterness / Envy / HatredHatred

88The child grew and was weaned, and on the day The child grew and was weaned, and on the day Isaac was weaned Abraham held a great feast. Isaac was weaned Abraham held a great feast. 99But But Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had borne to Abraham was mocking, borne to Abraham was mocking, 1010and she said to and she said to Abraham, “Abraham, “Get rid of that slave woman and her son, Get rid of that slave woman and her son, for that slave woman’s son will never share in the for that slave woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with my son Isaac.”inheritance with my son Isaac.” 1111The matter distressed Abraham greatly because it The matter distressed Abraham greatly because it concerned his son. concerned his son. 1212But God said to him, “Do not be But God said to him, “Do not be so distressed about the boy and your maidservant. so distressed about the boy and your maidservant. Listen to whatever Sarah tells you, because it is Listen to whatever Sarah tells you, because it is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned. through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned. 1313I I will make the son of the maidservant into a nation will make the son of the maidservant into a nation also, because he is your offspring.” also, because he is your offspring.”

Abraham loved his family. Abraham loved his family. Note that Hagar is included in Abraham’s Note that Hagar is included in Abraham’s distress. distress.

88The child grew and was weaned, and on the day The child grew and was weaned, and on the day Isaac was weaned Abraham held a great feast. Isaac was weaned Abraham held a great feast. 99But But Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had borne to Abraham was mocking, borne to Abraham was mocking, 1010and she said to and she said to Abraham, “Abraham, “Get rid of that slave woman and her son, Get rid of that slave woman and her son, for that slave woman’s son will never share in the for that slave woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with my son Isaac.”inheritance with my son Isaac.” 1111The matter distressed Abraham greatly because it The matter distressed Abraham greatly because it concerned his son. concerned his son. 1212But God said to him, “Do not be But God said to him, “Do not be so distressed about the boy and your maidservant. so distressed about the boy and your maidservant. Listen to whatever Sarah tells you, because it is Listen to whatever Sarah tells you, because it is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned. through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned. 1313I I will make the son of the maidservant into a nation will make the son of the maidservant into a nation also, because he is your offspring.”also, because he is your offspring.”

Trust me in this. I will take care of them and Trust me in this. I will take care of them and prosper them.prosper them.

1414Early the next morning Abraham took some food Early the next morning Abraham took some food and a skin of water and gave them to Hagar.and a skin of water and gave them to Hagar. He set He set them on her shoulders and then sent her off with the them on her shoulders and then sent her off with the boy. She went on her way and wandered in the desert boy. She went on her way and wandered in the desert of Beersheba.of Beersheba.

Quick obedienceQuick obedience

Poor provision?Poor provision?No. It was enough to get her to her next No. It was enough to get her to her next destination where shoe would have been destination where shoe would have been provided for according to custom.provided for according to custom.

Wandering: was she lost or lacking direction.Wandering: was she lost or lacking direction.

Beersheba was sort of on the way to Egypt, Beersheba was sort of on the way to Egypt, unless you wander.unless you wander.

1414Early the next morning Abraham took some food and Early the next morning Abraham took some food and a skin a skin of water and gave them to Hagar.of water and gave them to Hagar. He set them on her He set them on her shoulders and then sent her off with the boy. She went shoulders and then sent her off with the boy. She went on her way and wandered in the desert of Beersheba.on her way and wandered in the desert of Beersheba. 1515When the water in the skin was gone, she put the boy When the water in the skin was gone, she put the boy under under one of the bushes. one of the bushes. 1616Then she went off and sat down Then she went off and sat down nearby, nearby, about a bowshot away, for she thought, “I cannot watch about a bowshot away, for she thought, “I cannot watch the boy die.” And as she sat there nearby, she began to the boy die.” And as she sat there nearby, she began to sob.sob.

She had given up, forgetting the promise give to her She had given up, forgetting the promise give to her before.before.

16:9-10 16:9-10 ~ ~ Then the angel of the LORD told her, “Go back to your mistress and submit to her.” 10The angel added, “I will so increase your descendants that they will be too numerous to count.”

17:20 ~ 17:20 ~ And as for Ishmael, I have heard you: I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and will greatly increase his numbers. He will be the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation.

1717God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, “What is called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, “What is the matter, Hagar? the matter, Hagar? Do not be afraid; God has heard Do not be afraid; God has heard the boy crying as he lies there. the boy crying as he lies there. 1818Lift the boy up and Lift the boy up and take him by the hand, for I will make him into a great take him by the hand, for I will make him into a great nation.” nation.” 1919Then God opened her eyes and she saw a well of Then God opened her eyes and she saw a well of water.water. So she went and filled the skin with water and So she went and filled the skin with water and gave the boy a drink. gave the boy a drink. 2020 God was with the boy as he grew up. He lived in God was with the boy as he grew up. He lived in the desert and became an archer. the desert and became an archer. 2121While he was While he was living in the Desert of Paran, his mother got a wife for living in the Desert of Paran, his mother got a wife for him from Egypt. him from Egypt.

Of course God is going to hear him. Of course God is going to hear him. That’s what his name means!That’s what his name means!

1717God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, “What is called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, “What is the matter, Hagar? the matter, Hagar? Do not be afraid; God has heard Do not be afraid; God has heard the boy crying as he lies there. the boy crying as he lies there. 1818Lift the boy up and Lift the boy up and take him by the hand, for I will make him into a great take him by the hand, for I will make him into a great nation.” nation.” 1919Then God opened her eyes and she saw a well of Then God opened her eyes and she saw a well of water.water. So she went and filled the skin with water and So she went and filled the skin with water and gave the boy a drink. gave the boy a drink. 2020 God was with the boy as he grew up. He lived in God was with the boy as he grew up. He lived in the desert and became an archer. the desert and became an archer. 2121While he was While he was living in the Desert of Paran, his mother got a wife for living in the Desert of Paran, his mother got a wife for him from Egypt. him from Egypt.

Remember that promise that I made?Remember that promise that I made?

1717God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, “What is called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, “What is the matter, Hagar? Do not be afraid; God has heard the matter, Hagar? Do not be afraid; God has heard the boy crying as he lies there. the boy crying as he lies there. 1818Lift the boy up and Lift the boy up and take him by the hand, for I will make him into a great take him by the hand, for I will make him into a great nation.” nation.” 1919Then God opened her eyes and she saw a well of Then God opened her eyes and she saw a well of water.water. So she went and filled the skin with water and So she went and filled the skin with water and gave the boy a drink. gave the boy a drink. 2020 God was with the boy as he grew up. He lived in God was with the boy as he grew up. He lived in the desert and became an archer. the desert and became an archer. 2121While he was While he was living in the Desert of Paran, his mother got a wife for living in the Desert of Paran, his mother got a wife for him from Egypt. him from Egypt.

““Opened her eyes”:Opened her eyes”:God didn’t let her see itGod didn’t let her see itGod made sure to get her to see what she God made sure to get her to see what she missed.missed.His provision was there all the timeHis provision was there all the timeLost enough to let yourself be led.Lost enough to let yourself be led.

1717God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, “What is called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, “What is the matter, Hagar? Do not be afraid; God has heard the the matter, Hagar? Do not be afraid; God has heard the boy crying as he lies there. boy crying as he lies there. 1818Lift the boy up and take Lift the boy up and take him by the hand, for I will make him into a great him by the hand, for I will make him into a great nation.” nation.” 1919Then God opened her eyes and she saw a well of Then God opened her eyes and she saw a well of water.water. So So she went and filled the skin with water and gave the she went and filled the skin with water and gave the boy a drink. boy a drink. 2020 God was with the boy as he grew up. He lived in God was with the boy as he grew up. He lived in the desert and became an archer. the desert and became an archer. 2121While he was While he was living in the Desert of Paran, his mother got a wife for living in the Desert of Paran, his mother got a wife for him from Egypt. him from Egypt.

Genesis 25:12-18Genesis 25:12-18 This is the accountof Abraham’s son Ishmael, whom Sarah’s This is the accountof Abraham’s son Ishmael, whom Sarah’s maidservant, Hagar the Egyptian, bore to Abraham.maidservant, Hagar the Egyptian, bore to Abraham. These are the names of the sons of Ishmael, listed in the These are the names of the sons of Ishmael, listed in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, Kedar, order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Adbeel, Mibsam, Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish and Kedemah. These were the sons of Ishmael, and Naphish and Kedemah. These were the sons of Ishmael, and these are the names of the twelve tribal rulers according to these are the names of the twelve tribal rulers according to their settlements and camps. Altogether, Ishmael lived a 137 their settlements and camps. Altogether, Ishmael lived a 137 years. He breathed his last and died, and he was gathered to years. He breathed his last and died, and he was gathered to his people. His descendants settled in the area from Havilah to his people. His descendants settled in the area from Havilah to Shur, near the border of Egypt, as you go toward Asshur. And Shur, near the border of Egypt, as you go toward Asshur. And they lived in hostility toward all their brothers.they lived in hostility toward all their brothers.

God certainly kept his promise. God certainly kept his promise. Hagar’s weeping was needless.Hagar’s weeping was needless.

Trust God to provide what he has promised to provide.

His provision will meet the need.~ the Garden. Fail ~ “God is holding out on you!”~ Israel at Kadesh. “God can’t give us victory.”~ Israel and Judah’s refusal to surrender~ the wait for Jesus (incarnation and return)

Trust God to provide what he has promised to provide.

His provision will meet the need.

Our “tweaking” of the plan is never a good idea.

Short-cuts hinder spiritual developmentCritiques the timing of the provision of the promiseTends to deify selfGives us Hagar/Ishmael problems (Did the “Hagar maneuver” actually delay the promise?)

Trust God to provide what he has promised to provide.

His provision will meet the need.

Our “tweaking” of the plan is never a good idea.

God’s provision is always above board; never “schemish”

Never involves sin or compromise

Trust God to provide what he has promised to provide.

Trust God’s promise regardless of circumstanceAbraham and Sarah for a sonHagar and Ishmael for a future (mere survival)Trust him in the chaos

~ continue to walk worthy~ do not surrender~ call out and look ~ trusting can be hard

Trust God to provide what he has promised to provide.

Trust God’s promise regardless of circumstance

Understand that although the exact manner of the fulfillment is often unclear, the certainty never is.

~ keeps us from “tweaking”~ we learn to trust God, not what he provides~ “leading” is better stated “directing thru obedience/relationship”

Epiphanies are rare

Trust God to provide what he has promised to Trust God to provide what he has promised to provide.provide.

Trust God’s promise regardless of circumstanceTrust God’s promise regardless of circumstance

Understand that although the exact manner of Understand that although the exact manner of the the fulfillment is often unclear, the certainty never fulfillment is often unclear, the certainty never is. is.

Trusting keeps you in the heart of the Plan.Trusting keeps you in the heart of the Plan.Kinetic and static elements (plowing, planting, Kinetic and static elements (plowing, planting, waiting)waiting)

Psalm 37:3-4Psalm 37:3-4 Trust in the LORD and do good; Trust in the LORD and do good;

dwell in the land and enjoy safe dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD Delight yourself in the LORD

and he will give you the desires of and he will give you the desires of your heart. your heart.

Trust God to provide what he has promised to Trust God to provide what he has promised to provide.provide.

Trust God’s promise regardless of circumstanceTrust God’s promise regardless of circumstance

Understand that although the exact manner of Understand that although the exact manner of the the fulfillment is often unclear, the certainty never fulfillment is often unclear, the certainty never is. is.

Trusting keeps you in the heart of the Plan.Trusting keeps you in the heart of the Plan.Kinetic and static elements (plowing, planting, Kinetic and static elements (plowing, planting, waiting)waiting)

Psalm 37:3-4Psalm 37:3-4 TrustTrust in the LORD in the LORD and do good; and do good;

dwell in the land and enjoy safe dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD Delight yourself in the LORD

and he will give you the desires of and he will give you the desires of your heart. your heart.

Trust God to provide what he has promised to Trust God to provide what he has promised to provide.provide.

Trust God’s promise regardless of circumstanceTrust God’s promise regardless of circumstance

Understand that although the exact manner of Understand that although the exact manner of the the fulfillment is often unclear, the certainty never fulfillment is often unclear, the certainty never is. is.

Trusting keeps you in the heart of the Plan.Trusting keeps you in the heart of the Plan.Kinetic and static elements (plowing, planting, Kinetic and static elements (plowing, planting, waiting)waiting)

Psalm 37:3-4Psalm 37:3-4 Trust in the LORD and do good;Trust in the LORD and do good;

dwell in the land and enjoy safe dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD Delight yourself in the LORD

and he will give you the desires of and he will give you the desires of your heart. your heart.

Character/Character/

beingbeing

Trust God to provide what he has promised to Trust God to provide what he has promised to provide.provide.

Trust God’s promise regardless of circumstanceTrust God’s promise regardless of circumstance

Understand that although the exact manner of Understand that although the exact manner of the the fulfillment is often unclear, the certainty never fulfillment is often unclear, the certainty never is. is.

Trusting keeps you in the heart of the Plan.Trusting keeps you in the heart of the Plan.Kinetic and static elements (plowing, planting, Kinetic and static elements (plowing, planting, waiting)waiting)

Psalm 37:3-4Psalm 37:3-4 Trust in the LORD and do good; Trust in the LORD and do good;

dwell in the land and enjoy safe dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD Delight yourself in the LORD

and he will give you the desires of and he will give you the desires of your heart.your heart.

Contentment with what God has provided. Contentment with what God has provided. Beware the pursuit of happiness. Beware the pursuit of happiness.

Trust God to provide what he has promised to Trust God to provide what he has promised to provide.provide.

Trust God’s promise regardless of circumstanceTrust God’s promise regardless of circumstance

Understand that although the exact manner of Understand that although the exact manner of the the fulfillment is often unclear, the certainty never fulfillment is often unclear, the certainty never is. is.

Trusting keeps you in the heart of the Plan.Trusting keeps you in the heart of the Plan.Kinetic and static elements (plowing, planting, Kinetic and static elements (plowing, planting, waiting)waiting)

Psalm 37:3-4Psalm 37:3-4 Trust in the LORD and do good; Trust in the LORD and do good;

dwell in the land and enjoy safe dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.pasture. DelightDelight yourself in the LORD yourself in the LORD

and he will give you the desires of and he will give you the desires of your heart.your heart.

What is our focus really on? What is our focus really on?

Trust God to provide what he has promised to Trust God to provide what he has promised to provide.provide.

Trust God’s promise regardless of circumstanceTrust God’s promise regardless of circumstance

Understand that although the exact manner of Understand that although the exact manner of the the fulfillment is often unclear, the certainty never fulfillment is often unclear, the certainty never is. is.

Trusting keeps you in the heart of the Plan.Trusting keeps you in the heart of the Plan.Kinetic and static elements (plowing, planting, Kinetic and static elements (plowing, planting, waiting)waiting)

Psalm 37:3-4Psalm 37:3-4 Trust in the LORD and do good; Trust in the LORD and do good;

dwell in the land and enjoy safe dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD Delight yourself in the LORD

and he will give you the desires of and he will give you the desires of your heart. your heart.

Trust God to provide what he has promised to Trust God to provide what he has promised to provide.provide.

Trust God’s promise regardless of circumstanceTrust God’s promise regardless of circumstance

Understand that although the exact manner of Understand that although the exact manner of the the fulfillment is often unclear, the certainty never fulfillment is often unclear, the certainty never is. is.

Trusting keeps you in the heart of the Plan.Trusting keeps you in the heart of the Plan.Kinetic and static elements (plowing, planting, Kinetic and static elements (plowing, planting, waiting)waiting)

Psalm 37:3-4Psalm 37:3-4 Trust in the LORD and do good; Trust in the LORD and do good;

dwell in the land and enjoy safe dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD Delight yourself in the LORD

and he will give you the desires of and he will give you the desires of your heart. your heart.