Why Did Sarah Laugh?
God asks us to believe in the impossible, reminding us that nothing is too hard for Him.
David Wilkerson explores the story of Sarah laughing at God's promise of a son, emphasizing the lesson of faith that God can do the impossible. Despite her disbelief due to her age, God challenges her with the question, 'Is anything too hard for the Lord?' This question resonates with believers today, reminding them that no problem is beyond God's power to resolve. Wilkerson encourages Christians to trust in God's ability to perform miracles in their lives, even when they struggle to believe for themselves. Ultimately, he reassures that God's capability to fix our situations is unwavering.
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God's conversation with Abraham regarding his future son is a lesson in faith for us all. The patriarch was sitting at the door of his tent during the heat of the day when suddenly three men appeared before him, standing under a nearby tree. Abraham went out to meet the men and visited with them. During their conversation, the Lord inquired about the whereabouts of Sarah, Abraham's wife, and then he said something incredible: "Behold, Sarah your wife shall have a son" (Genesis 18:10).
Sarah was inside the tent, listening to their conversation, and when she heard this, she laughed out loud. "Impossible," she thought. Both she and Abraham were beyond the age of having children, but God had spoken. "And the Lord said to Abraham 'Why did Sarah laugh? ... Is anything too hard for the Lord?'" (18:13-14).
God asks this same question of his children in these present times: Is anything too hard for the Lord? Each of us must face our own difficulties in life and in the midst of them, God asks, "Do you think your problem is too hard for me to fix? Do you believe I can work it out for you, even though it seems impossible?"
Jesus tells us, "The things which are impossible with men are possible with God" (Luke 18:27). Do you believe this word from the Lord? Do you accept that he can perform the impossible in your family, on your job, for your future?
When we see our loved ones enduring difficult times, we are quick to counsel them, "Hold on and look up! He is the God of the impossible." Sarah probably would have offered this type of counsel to her friends, yet she had a hard time believing for herself. Likewise, many Christians today boldly proclaim God's power to others but do not believe his Word for themselves. It's vital to remember that nothing in your life is beyond God's ability to fix!
Sermon Outline
- God's Conversation with Abraham
- Sarah's Unbelief
- Believing in the Impossible
- Jesus' words on the impossible
- Do we believe God can perform the impossible?
- God's ability to fix anything in our lives
Key Quotes
“Is anything too hard for the Lord?” — David Wilkerson
“The things which are impossible with men are possible with God” — David Wilkerson
“Do you believe I can work it out for you, even though it seems impossible?” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- We must face our own difficulties in life and trust that God can fix them.
- We should not counsel others to hold on and look up without believing God's Word for ourselves.
- Nothing in our life is beyond God's ability to fix, and we should remember this truth.