God does what is right - he is fair and he shows us just how fair he is. We can trust him with justice. We can pray that he will deliver us from evil - and he will!

Abraham is being like Jesus, not self-focused but praying for others. Abraham knows what the LORD is like - he is big in mercy - and so he teaches us how to pray.

God is humble. He comes down because he wants to be known. Jesus eats and drinks with sinners.

Nothing is impossible with God - a child to old Sarah (and Abraham). Even a virgin birth to Mary many years later. We get to pray to God Almighty and ask for help in whatever situation we are in, following the example of Jesus.

The LORD is absolutely relentless in working out his plan. It's always Plan A - God living with his people in a world full of life. He makes promises and he keeps them...for ever!

May we be like Hagar and see the LORD who sees us. He comes looking for us. What a wonderful thing it is to be known and loved.

Wow! God really is committed to keeping his promise to rescue and save his people and his creation. So committed that he gives his only Son, Jesus who laid down his life to save us.

Abram had a Protector who one day will live with Abram and all his people - this great number of people like the stars in the sky that are just too many to count. Abram was made right with God through trusting in Jesus. May we be like Abram and say to the LORD, "I believe, help my unbelief".

Be like Jesus and be willing to forgive and help others. How kind God is to give us the privilege of serving him and being useful even after we fail him so many times. And we have a high priest forever who has dealt with our sin forever!

War is so sad and there is so much of it. The city of Babylon leads this war. It's in the Bible because Lot is involved and he is one of God's people. The LORD cares passionately for his people. Next time we will meet a king of peace in this story who reminds us that Jesus is the heaven born Prince of Peace.