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God’s promise of a baby comes true

Strange Visitors

Genesis 18

One long, hot day, Abraham was sitting at the entrance to his tent. Three strangers appeared, and Abraham ran to greet them. ‘Please come and rest,’ he said. ‘Here is cool water to wash your feet. I will bring food so you can eat.’

Sarah baked bread with her best flour, and Abraham prepared a young calf for a feast. When the food was ready, he served the strangers himself.

The visitors were pleased with how kind and generous Abraham was.

‘We are angels sent by God,’ the visitors said. ‘When we return, Sarah will have a son.’

Sarah was listening from the tent and chuckled. ‘I am too old to have a baby.’ The angel said, ‘Nothing is too hard or too wonderful for God.’

And, just as promised, Sarah gave birth to a baby boy. She said, ‘God has given me a child to bring laughter into my heart.’

Abraham and Sarah thanked God and named their son Isaac, which means ‘laughter.’

Dear God,

help me to trust your promises.