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THE SAINTLY HAT

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Then the Lord said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh and say, ‘Will I really have a child, now that I am old?’ Is anything too hard for the Lord? I will return to you at the appointed time next year, and Sarah will have a son.”     Genesis 18:13,14 NIV

 

The Lord always rewards the faithful service that is rendered to Him. In Abraham’s case, He does this by reassuring Abraham regarding the birth of Isaac. These verses tell us of the great affection, knowledge and care God possessed for this man Abraham. He knew what calibre of man Abraham was. He knew that Abraham would stand the test and be all that God wanted him to be. He is clearly pictured as God’s saint in these verses. The Lord had given this promise repeatedly to Abraham. The last time in, Genesis 17:17, Abraham had laughed for joy when he heard again the glorious promise of hope from the Lord. This time, the promise is repeated for the benefit of Sarah. All she had heard was second hand promises from Abraham, this time she hears the promise directly from the mouth of the Lord. Her reaction is vastly different from that of her husband. He laughed for joy, she laughs from doubt! She is confronted and rebuked. This episode is a reminder that our Lord knows everything there is to know about us. He knows our motives, our secret sins and all things that we do. Nothing is hidden from His eyes, Hebrews 4:13, “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.” May this be an encouragement above all else!

 

PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord, in Christ You see us as saints, just as You saw Abraham.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord, You saw Abraham as saintly, not because he was perfect, but that He had a heart for You, and saw to walk in obedience and faith to Your call. You see us in the same way through Jesus Christ. Thank You! AMEN

 

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