Laughing At God's Promise

When Abraham was ninety-nine years old, God told him Sarah would bear a son (Genesis 17:15-16). It is interesting that her name was changed just as Abraham's had been. Sarah means "princess." Her new name was appropriate since the greatest king the world has ever known would come from her descendants. Abraham laughed at the thought of a one hundred year old man and a ninety year old woman bearing a child after years with no offspring. His laughter did not rest completely in disbelief. Paul said he hoped against hope (Romans 4:13-25). Abraham suggested Ishmael as the one through whom the covenant could be kept, but God assured him the covenant would be established with Isaac (17:17-22).

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