From Sarai to Sarah: A Woman's Journey To Faith
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” Sarah is a hero for the rest of us Her life is a great reminder that God does not require that you be perfect, nor does He promise that your life will be. Hope Begins
Her faith journey begins as God sends a message of destiny to her husband, Abram. (Genesis
12:1-9) 65 years old when she set out from Harran. Hope Delayed
A decade had passed by (age 75) For Abram a promise of a blessing to all nations; for Sarai a baby to hold. Blaming God: And Abram said, “You have given me no children; so a servant in my household will be my heir.” (Genesis 15:3) Discussion Group: Have you ever caught yourself beginning to blame God for a particular situation? If so, why? Hope Despairs
Her concern is not with the fulfillment of God's plan, but with her own longing for motherhood. Application: Taking matters into our own hands often leads to making matters worse. Hope Reiterated
Discussion Group: What do you think the significance was of God changing Sarai's name to Sarah? Hope’s bad day
Hope Birthed
The first miracle is the conception of Isaac; the second miracle is Sarah’s ability to deliver Isaac. (Hebrews 11:11-12) Hope Rests
Discussion Group
Were you surprised by Sarah's imperfections? Why do you think God never glosses over people's missteps in the Bible? Sarah’s Legacy
Sarah's faith won her the honor of being the only woman among the top 5 examples God gave to exemplify true faith in Hebrews 11. (Hebrews 11:11-12) “And you are now her true daughters if you do right and let nothing terrify you [not giving way to
hysterical fears or letting anxieties unnerve you]." (1 Peter 3:6 AMP). When you are able to confront your fears and say “I won’t give in to you - I choose to believe my Lord," you have inherited Sarah's legacy of faith. Rhetorical Question
What spiritual legacy would you like to leave for future generations?
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