DAILY DEVOTION: Worshipping God – Abraham Pt.2

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Mar 15, 2021 11:00 PM | Religion

Genesis 21:2-3 said: “For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him. And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac.” May I give you some advice? Be careful how you laugh at God. Even if pleasantly so, the laughter might just come back on you.

God promised old Abraham a son and he fell on his face, I suppose, to worship God, but while down there, sure enough, he laughed (Gen.17:17). God visited Abraham's tent in human form and told him that in one year's time, Sarah will have a son, she also laughed (Gen. 18:13). Then the child was born and the rest of their lives they all laughed (especially God). You see the child was named Isaac - which means "laughter". Now that's funny! Praise be to God that in His mercy, He didn't cancel their program and called another more faithful, non-giggling couple to work through. He just graciously took the joke to a happy-for-all level.

For them it might be laughter, but for us, we might show our doubt in different ways. Praise God that He is bigger than our weaknesses and still bless us beyond our faith. I want to learn to love like God does and stop letting the shortcomings of people cause me to get all flustered and lose focus on my original purpose. I want to laugh with those who laugh and cry with those who cry. That's what the Father did. That's what Jesus did. That's what I ought to do. That's what I'm going to do, with God's help and in Jesus' name. Amen!

Pastor Gary Williams is head of the Cedar Grove Baptist (Independent) Church, located at Cedar Grove Estate, Portmore, St Catherine, and also a certified counsellor. Send feedback to kgdaddie@yahoo.com or editorial@oldharbournews.com.