Don’t Help God

Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. And she had an Egyptian maidservant whose name was Hagar. So Sarai said to Abram, “See now, the Lord has restrained me from bearing children. Please, go in to my maid; perhaps I shall obtain children by her.” And Abram heeded the voice of Sarai. Then Sarai, Abram’s wife, took Hagar her maid, the Egyptian, and gave her to her husband Abram to be his wife, after Abram had dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan. So he went in to Hagar, and she conceived. And when she saw that she had conceived, her mistress became despised in her eyes. - Genesis 16: 1-4

God does not tolerate irrelevant act in his presence. No matter the innocence of Uzzah, he was judged for violating divine rules.

Actions they say sometimes speak louder than voice and often leave long lasting impressions because actions usually convey one’s attitude. Abram’s wife Sarai was barren and time was going as she was getting older, and Abram was in no way getting younger either. She decided to act. She gave her maid to her husband so she could produce children by her. However, this was not God’s plan for them and God had spoken to Abram before, promising him children as numerous as the stars and sand. This action on the part of Sarai shows desperation. Each time you allow unbelief to creep in on you, you give way to desperation. Saul could not wait for Samuel because the people were departing from him, so he performed the duty of the prophet.

God is never late, He always arrives on time. No matter how fast you think your journey in life should be, remember God can never be pressurized or late. Actions taken in desperation usually lead to trouble. Haggai got pregnant and despised Sarai thereby bringing the first written quarrel in Abram’s home. Don’t try to help God; He is able.

Watch your attitude to God’s word and instructions. Abram should have known better, he spoke with God, he was given the promise, he believed, he, however, allowed himself to be “talked out” of the will of God. So also must you check out that advice and thought with the word of God.

Don’t be faster than God in his plan for your life and don’t drag behind his leading. Move with God for the fulfilment of your destiny. Don’t cut corners or try to manoeuvre your way by subtleness and craftiness. God knows how to promote you in your due season. God helps those who wait upon him, not those who help themselves for vain is the help of men.
Heb. 12:2. Learn to look unto Jesus in all situations the author and promoter of our lives.

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