Scripture: Genesis 21:2


For Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.

Sarah conceived. On the face value, that statement should not mean much the idea of conceiving a child is normal to women. But when we consider who Sarah was, then the idea of her conception takes on a very new meaning. She was not a woman in the prime of her life.

She was a woman approaching ninety years of age. Some months ago, scientists managed to get a fifty five year old woman to carry a baby to full term through artificial insemination. Before science could do that, God had already done the seemingly impossible with Sarah.

She conceived because:

God promised: What made the difference for Sarah was the word of promise that God gave to her and her husband Abraham. They were both faithful and obedient worshippers of Jehovah who had challenges with childbirth.

For years they tried having a child without any real result until God stepped into their situation and made a promise to them that they would be the parents of a newly godly nation.

God set a time: The promise of God to Sarah and her husband had a time frame to it. After years of frustration, God stepped into their lives once again and gave a time limit to the fulfilment of what He had promised them.

The story of Sarah’s conception reminds us of the faithfulness of God. Even when our faith is stretched to breaking point and frustration dogs our every step, we must reserve a place in our hearts that does not give up on the Lord’s promises. If He promised, He will do it.

Prayer: I praise You Lord, for You are faithful and Your promises are sure. Scriptural Reading: Genesis 21:1-7