Thursday, November 9, 2017

Great Joy. Genesis 21:1-7 NLT

Isaac, the name means "laughter".  His birth brought great joy to Abraham and Sarah. The long awaited promise becomes a picture of the Savior to come from his blood line, Jesus.

Both Isaac and Jesus were specially promised sons.

Both Isaac and Jesus were born after a period of delay.

Both of their mothers were assured by God’s omnipotence. (Genesis 18:13-14Luke 1:3437).

Both Isaac and Jesus were given names before they were born with specific important meaning. 

Both Isaac and Jesus's births occurred in God’s timing. (Genesis 21:2Galatians 4:4).

Both births were miraculous, one to a 90 year old woman and one to a virgin. 

Both births were accompanied by great joy.  (Genesis 21:6Luke 1:46-472:10-11).

Genesis 21:1-7 NLT 

The Birth of Isaac 

1 The LORD kept His word and did for Sarah exactly what He had promised.  2 She became pregnant, and she gave birth to a son for Abraham in his old age. This happened at just the time God had said it would.  3 And Abraham named their son Isaac.  4 Eight days after Isaac was born, Abraham circumcised him as God had commanded. 5 Abraham was 100 years old when Isaac was born. 

6 And Sarah declared, “God has brought me laughter. Those who hear about this will laugh with me.  7 Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would nurse a baby? Yet I have given Abraham a son in his old age!” 


Blessings, Cecilia

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