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Search & Rescue

by Brett Fuller on January 18, 2021

In Genesis 16, Sarai being barren instructs Abram to give her a child through Hagar her maidservant. Once pregnant, Hagar begins to despise Sarai by presumably trying to steal Abram's affections. Sarai responds vindictively leaving Hagar with few choices. Hagar leaves, but having no place to go, she wanders without provision.

The most interesting verse in this passage is verse seven where it says, "Now the angel of the LORD found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, by the spring on the way to Shur." 

Although Abram nor Sarai went looking for her, God did. Why? She was carrying a promise to Abram with whom God was establishing a covenant. God Himself will go searching for...

  1. A lost promise and...
  2. The ones who carry that promise.

Are there promises God made you which seem to be AWOL? Are you AWOL? Know for certain that God has dispatched His "messengers" to find His promises and those who carry them. So, if you are wandering, accept this devotional as part of His search & rescue mission and consider yourself re-found! Live right, live well...

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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