God come to Abraham in the form of three visitors. Abraham prepares a feast for these visitors who ask after Sarah. They inform Abraham and the eaves dropping Sarah that they will have son within the year. Sarah responds with disbelief and laughter. She is old and her natural time of child production has passed. God confronts her laughter and she lies, which God does not allow her to get away with.
After this interaction, God tells Abraham that Sodom and Gomorrah are set for destruction over their sinful ways. Abraham bargains with God to try and spare the city. God agrees that if 10 righteous people are found within the cities, He will spare them. Then the chapter ends.
Once again, we see that God calls families. Sarah's part of the plan is acknowledged. Further, we also see that Sarah's struggle with faith is not going to stop God from bringing His plan to fruition. This is important to note as this runs contrary to the prosperity gospel that is often preached. God bring His plans in His time, even if those involved are still struggling with faith.
So I pray that God bring His plans to fruition in my life. I pray that God rescues me and my family. I pray for godly strength and godly love. And peace, I pray and yearn for peace.
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