Abraham & Sarah

[Read Genesis 17:17, Matthew 3:9, Galatians 3:29]

And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise.

Abraham and Sarah both laughed at the idea that they would bear a child. Afterall, Abraham was 100 years old and Sarah was 90! God had a plan. They just couldn’t believe it! The idea was absurd, utterly ridiculous. When they received the miraculous gift of the child, they even named him “Isaac”, which means to laugh. The laughter of absurdity was turned into joy and relived every time they called his name.

In Abraham and Sarah’s future lineage, came another surprise child… God’s One and Only Son… born of a virgin. A king… born in a stable. The angel announced “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.” As it was with Abraham and Sarah, those who witnessed Jesus’ birth were stunned. The shepherds feared. Herod raged. Religious leaders were surprised. God had a plan. They just couldn’t believe it.

Just as with Abraham and Sarah, the joy the angels announced would eventually become reality. Abraham and Sarah declared it every time they spoke the name “Laughter” (Isaac). We declare it every time we say “MERRY Christmas.

So, have yourself a MERRY Christmas. The promised seed of Abraham, the Messiah of the Jews, God’s One and Only Son, Jesus…

He may not be what you expect… but He is everything you need.


Pastor Mark Schwarzbauer PhD
Family Worship Center – Sturgeon Bay



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