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The Everyday Sabbath

A God of Promises.

Published 11 days ago • 1 min read

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Genesis 18:11–14

Abraham and Sarah were already very old, and Sarah was past the age of childbearing. So Sarah laughed to herself as she thought, “After I am worn out and my lord is old, will I now have this pleasure?”

Then the Lord said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh and say, ‘Will I really have a child, now that I am old?’ Is anything too hard for the Lord? I will return to you at the appointed time next year, and Sarah will have a son.”

They’d been waiting on God’s promise for years. From what they could see, it didn’t make sense. Already too old for children—how could God still keep this promise?

But the Lord refocused Abraham and Sarah on what mattered: his promise, not their circumstances.

What you see around you can easily distract from what God has said. When fears, doubts, or questions creep in, return to his Word.

God’s promises in Jesus will never fail you.

What circumstances tempt you to doubt what God has said?

 

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The Everyday Sabbath

from Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Oakley, Cincinnati, Ohio

When the daily grind overwhelms, God promises to bring rest through his Word. This daily devotion & journal prompt is written to accompany your morning coffee or nighttime routine.

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