DAY 35: Isaac Is Born

Bible Plan Reading: Genesis 21:1-7; Luke 1:46-55

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There is a kind of laughter that comes after a long season of waiting, when the thing you had almost stopped hoping for finally happens. It is not the laugh of disbelief anymore.

The Lord visits Sarah as He had said and does for her as He promised. Sarah conceives and bears Abraham a son in his old age, at the appointed time God had spoken.

Luke 1 records Mary’s song after God promises the birth of Jesus. She praises the Lord for seeing humble people, showing mercy, bringing down the proud, and keeping His promises to Abraham and his offspring.

God does what He says. Genesis repeats that Isaac is born as God had spoken, as He had promised, and at the appointed time.

Isaac’s birth keeps alive the promise that will lead to Jesus. Through Abraham’s line, God brings the Savior who fulfills the mercy Mary sings about.

Remember one promise God has already kept in your life or in Scripture. Write it down and thank Him specifically.

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REFLECT & RESPOND

Key Line: God can turn the laugh of disbelief into the laughter of joy.

Reflection Question: Where do you need remembered faithfulness to strengthen you while you wait?

Practice: Write down one promise God has kept and thank Him for it in one specific sentence.

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PRAYER

God, thank You for doing what You say. I confess that waiting can make me doubtful and guarded. Remind me of Your faithfulness, and turn my unbelieving laughter into worship.