Abraham and Sarah were in the kingdom of Gerar, ruled by Abimelek. Abraham lied and claimed Sarah was his sister, not his wife. So Abimelek took Sarah into his house hold. Soon he became ill and the women in his household stopped conceiving. God came to Abimelek in a dream and told him Sarah was already married. Abimelek returned Sarah to Abraham and asked Abraham why he lied. God healed Abimelek and the women in that household were able to conceive afterwards.
Abraham once again is disobedient to God and disrespectful of his wife, the woman who God plans to use to bring about a great nation. This is why none of the women could conceive while she was in that household. We also see God's grace towards Abimelek and He prevents him from committing a sin against Sarah.
When in wait, we must obey God. Further we must trust that He will bring about exactly what He says He will. God had promised Sarah a son within the year from Abraham.
My prayer: God please bless me and my family as we wait. Help us to be sensitive to Your calling, and Your timing. Please intervene in our lives. Help us to walk in righteousness and do honour You and Your perfect grace. Amen
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