Genesis 21:1–2 (ESV) —
1 The Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did to Sarah as he
had promised. 2 And Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his
old age at the time of which God had spoken to him.
Genesis 21:6 (ESV) —
6 And Sarah said, “God has made laughter for me; everyone who hears will
laugh over me.”
NOTE: The initial
laughter which was one of unbelief has turned into a new type of laughter, one
of joy. God provided in his time. It was not on the timetable of Abraham or
Sarah. And yet, it was the perfect timeframe. And their joy was even greater
than it might have been had it been on their timetable. It is very hard to wait
on God. We think we are getting too old to see our prayer answered but God
knows what he is doing. Then the issue becomes trust. Do I trust God? Do I
really believe that something achieved 5 or more years later than I had wished
is better? Do I really believe God knows best? Can I trust him? I'm not sure
anyone has that kind of faith. I don't think Abraham had it. But Abraham grew
strong in his faith as he learned it. Maybe the
only people who ever really have strong faith are the old and aged, those who
have had to wait, watch, and witness God's working in their lives. I've
seen God do wonderful things in my life, but they don't ever seem to have
occurred on my timetable. Still, I am starting to really believe, not just
verbalize, that he cares for me and has my best interest at heart.
PRAYER: Father,
thank you for your timetable. Forgive my impatience. You are doing wonderful
things in your time. I want to be your witness of love and the grace of the
Lord Jesus Christ to those I come in contact.
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