Sarah, Abraham’s wife, asked him to send her maidservant Hagar and her son Ishmael away since there was so much rivalry tension. After her forced departure, she and the child wandered aimlessly in the desert. When their water was gone, the child began crying.

God heard and visited their despondency. He miraculously provided a well, and declared He would make of the child a great nation.

Isaiah identified the Lord’s sensitivity when he stated, “A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.” [Is. 42:3]

DAILY PRAYER: Lord, as You hear the cries of the despondent, use me to be an instrument of Your mercy. Let Your compassion flow through my actions.

DAILY READING: Gen. 20-22