"YOU DID LAUGH" -Continue

 Jehovah's covenant to bring forth an offspring who would bless all nations would be fulfilled through Sarah's son! The name that God chose for the boy, Isaac, means "Laughter." When Abraham first learned of Jehovah's purpose to bless Sarah with a child of her own, he "fell facedown and began to laugh." (Genesis 17:17) He was amazed and overjoyed. (Romans 4:19, 20) And what of Sarah?

Not long afterward three men, strangers came to Abraham's tent. It was during the heat of the day, but this elderly couple immediately hurried to welcome these guests. Abraham said to Sarah: "Quick! Get three measures of fine flour, knead the dough, and make loaves of bread." Hospitality involved a lot of work back then. Abraham did not leave all the work to his wife; he rushed to slaughter a young bull and prepare more food and drink.  (Genesis 18:1-8) Those "men" turned out to be Jehovah's angels! The apostle Paul likely had this incident in  mind when he wrote: "Do not forget hospitality, for through it some unknowingly entertained angels." (Hebrews13:2) Can you imitate the splendid example of hospitality set by Abraham and Sarah? 

Next time: "YOU DID LAUGH" - Conclusion

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