Woman of the Bible · Patriarchs
Hagar
Egyptian servant of Sarah, mother of Ishmael
Hagar was an Egyptian servant given to Abram to bear a child. Mistreated by Sarai, she fled into the wilderness, where the angel of the Lord met her and promised her son a future. Years later she was sent away with Ishmael, and God again heard them and provided water in the desert.
Key verse: Genesis 16:13
Strengths
- Named God as the One who sees her
- Survived the wilderness twice
- Received a promise for her son
Struggles
- Used, then cast out
- Looked down on Sarai once she conceived
What Hagar teaches you
Faith. When people overlook or reject you, remember that God sees you in the wilderness and still speaks a future over your life.
Family. Even as a single parent in a hard place, you can trust God to hear your child and provide what they need.
Business and calling. Being pushed out of one place is not the end of your story, so look for the well God has already placed near you.