OCTOBER 23, Genesis 21:1-3

The conception and birth of any baby is a wonder. It starts with a single cell which multiplies into tens, hundreds, thousands and millions of cells and by the ninth month, the baby is ready to be born. Every single baby is made by God. When a baby is born, parents, family and friends are delighted and happy.

This is especially so for Abraham and Sarah. Isaac was a child of promise by God, given to Abraham and Sarah when they were so old. Do you know how old they were when Isaac came into the world? Abraham was __________ years old (Genesis 17:17) and Sarah was __________ years old. If a couple so old can have a baby today, it would surely make headlines in the news!

From Isaac would come many children and to his children, many more descendants. God had promised Abraham that his descendents would be countless like the stars in the sky and the sand upon the sea shore. You must have seen beaches and understand the number of grains of sand is countless. And stars – perhaps you may not appreciate the vast number of stars out there. In Singapore, one would not be able to see the full glory of the stars in the heavens as our country is not dark enough at night for us to experience what one may in say the countryside of Malaysia or a farm in Australia. If you were there on a clear night, you will know the skies are filled with countless beautiful stars.

God kept His promise, for in due time Isaac was born. What is the meaning of Isaac’s name? Isaac means ‘laughter’. For Sarah said, “God hath made me laugh” (Genesis 21:6).

God is faithful and keeps all promises. You know many bible lessons on how God has promised something to His people, and how He always keeps His word. Dear child, continue trusting in God. Continue to be faithful in reading the bible and keeping up with your daily Quiet Time. And live the good Christian life you have learnt and God will keep His promise to watch over you!

Thought: God keep His promises!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for keeping Your promises. You have been faithful to me since I was in my mother’s womb! You see me and I am precious to You. As promised, You will never leave or forsake me and so I praise and thank You in Jesus’ name, Amen.