A Simple Reminder

Scripture – Genesis 21:1-7: Now the LORD was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what he had promised. Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised him. Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore him. When his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God commanded him. Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him. Sarah said, “God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me.” And she added, “Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age.”

Observation – (Write down what you see in the scripture.) Once again, I see this simple reminder that God keeps His promises. His timing is often far different than mine. But His memory is perfect. If He says He’ll do something, it will be done. The name “Isaac” means “he laughs.” So he was a constant reminder to Abraham and Sarah of God’s sense of humor, as well as a reminder of God’s promise.

Application – (Write how you will be different today because of what you have just read.) I will remember the promises of God in my life. I will thank Him for those He is keeping right now and for those yet to be accomplished.

Prayer – (Write out a brief prayer.) Lord, you give everything I need and more. Your love and provision for me and my family is overwhelming. Thank you. As you open new doors for me today, I will walk through them boldly as you lead, with laughter in my heart.