Genesis 18:14–15 (ESV) — 14 Is anything too hard for the Lord? At the appointed
time I will return to you, about this time next year, and Sarah shall have a
son.” 15 But Sarah denied it, saying, “I did not laugh,” for
she was afraid. He said, “No, but you did laugh.”
NOTE: The phrase
"about this time next year" gives a time-frame for this visit. It
could not have been more than a few weeks to a few months after the last visit.
"About this time" probably refers to the season, as opposed to an
exact date. Sarah's response of "laughter" is clearly not joy at the
news as some have suggested, because she denies it. She laughed because she
disbelieved, much as Abraham laughed in disbelief a short time earlier. I'm
sure that later, the laughter turned to joy. The interesting aspect is that
after a time of fellowship, represented by the food, God reveals his plan. I
think our problem is that we want the plan without spending time in fellowship.
Also, after revealing his plan, God will next listen to Abraham's prayer and
pleading for the people of Sodom. There is a pattern -- fellowship, revelation,
and confirming prayer. It is a pattern that we would be well advised to follow.
PRAYER: Father,
continue to reveal your plan to me. Give me eyes to see what you are doing and
to respond in obedience.
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