Genesis:18, The Three Visitors
In this text, Abraham is visited by three visitors; two angels and God, himself, in man form. Abraham provides them refreshment and, during that time, God reminded Abraham of his promise to give him a son. Being that years and years had passed, since this promise was first made, Sarah laughed to herself from inside the tent, in disbelief.
Then in verse 14 God responded to her disbelief, saying, "Is anything too hard for the LORD?"
Stunned by this confrontation, Sarah denied that she had laughed at all and was afraid. I believe it was because she did not recognize Him or the guest for who they really were.
Then God told Abraham what His plan was for Sodom. Abraham remembering his nephew Lot, and Lot's family, earnestly pleaded with God to spare the city for the sake of the righteous. What was amazing about this passage, was how God not only listened to but also graciously responded to Abraham's pleas (prayer), saying he would not destroy the city if there were 50, 45, 40, 30, 20, or 10 righteous.
A few things spoke to me from this passage, firstly, I can relate Sarah's disbelief to our own lives. Sometimes, we get discouraged when we don't see things happening in our time line (remember Manassas). The discouragement leads dangerously to disbelief and apathy. I imagine God's tone was not happy we he responded to Sarah's laughter. We have to keep it in our minds that no matter how impossible a situation seems, nothing is too hard for God.
Also, this passage renewed my confidence in my relationship with the Lord, which was timely, because I feel disconnected lately. Abraham came humbly, but spoke boldly to GOD (the Creator) on behalf of his loved ones. And God listened. He was not puffed up and annoyed, like earthly rulers might have been. Even though, we are not anything but mere dust, and our best efforts are like filthy rags to God, God listened and answered. I love HIM so much for his approachability.
In this text, Abraham is visited by three visitors; two angels and God, himself, in man form. Abraham provides them refreshment and, during that time, God reminded Abraham of his promise to give him a son. Being that years and years had passed, since this promise was first made, Sarah laughed to herself from inside the tent, in disbelief.Then in verse 14 God responded to her disbelief, saying, "Is anything too hard for the LORD?"
Stunned by this confrontation, Sarah denied that she had laughed at all and was afraid. I believe it was because she did not recognize Him or the guest for who they really were.
Then God told Abraham what His plan was for Sodom. Abraham remembering his nephew Lot, and Lot's family, earnestly pleaded with God to spare the city for the sake of the righteous. What was amazing about this passage, was how God not only listened to but also graciously responded to Abraham's pleas (prayer), saying he would not destroy the city if there were 50, 45, 40, 30, 20, or 10 righteous.
A few things spoke to me from this passage, firstly, I can relate Sarah's disbelief to our own lives. Sometimes, we get discouraged when we don't see things happening in our time line (remember Manassas). The discouragement leads dangerously to disbelief and apathy. I imagine God's tone was not happy we he responded to Sarah's laughter. We have to keep it in our minds that no matter how impossible a situation seems, nothing is too hard for God.
Also, this passage renewed my confidence in my relationship with the Lord, which was timely, because I feel disconnected lately. Abraham came humbly, but spoke boldly to GOD (the Creator) on behalf of his loved ones. And God listened. He was not puffed up and annoyed, like earthly rulers might have been. Even though, we are not anything but mere dust, and our best efforts are like filthy rags to God, God listened and answered. I love HIM so much for his approachability.
--Saucy Sister
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