Contemplative Bible Reading

Genesis 21:17 (New Living Translation)

17 But God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, “Hagar, what’s wrong? Do not be afraid! God has heard the boy crying as he lies there.

This is part of the (hi)story of Hagar fleeing the household of Abraham with her son Ishmael — the “boy” mentioned in the verse above.

Hagar is in the wilderness about to die. She has lost all hope. Then she literally hears the voice of an angel. Note, the angel is not there on earth in the wilderness with Hagar. The angel is in heaven. The angel’s voice calls to her from heaven.

Hmmmm. This is a new one on me. Angels can speak to us humans while the angels are in heaven and we are on earth. How does that work? I don’t know, but here right in front of me in black and white print is that happening.

Once again, the miracles of God and how God performs miracles are miraculous. Why am I amazed at every instance? Perhaps being amazed at God is a good thing. It keeps me alert or at least a little more alert about these things. Thank you, God.