The Word of God speaks about the work that resulted in the birth of Isaac when Sarah was already 90 years old. She, after having her baby, made the beautiful declaration of this verse under study, showing that the work in her, probably allowed her to have other children if she wanted to. In fact, the Bible itself says: And I will bless her and also give you a son by her; then I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of peoples shall be from her” (Genesis 17:16). Then, the miracle was shown day after day, as she continued to breastfeed until the day Isaac was weaned. What a God we have as our Father! Let's love Him!

The transformation that the Almighty performs in the lives of those who wish to change is tremendous. He takes a mind dominated by sin and renews it, making it find pleasure only in doing good. Who else could accomplish such a thing, except the Lord? But what happens to those who abandon His Kingdom to seek riches, comfort, or sin? That person will end up deeply regretting it. After all, is it worth having money and losing oneself? (Mark 8:36)

Many are lured by the devil's proposals, and this is a huge mistake they commit. Those who have been called to do the most excellent work on Earth will be tempted to abandon the Path and stray onto the trail of deception. However, Jesus declares: ‘Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?’ (Luke 12:20)

The Lord gives spiritual children, even in old age, so that you may raise them in the fear of Him. However, many people have been negligent with their mission and, therefore, will have problems on the Day of Reckoning. Burying the talent granted by God and returning it without the due profit will make you be sent to the outer darkness: And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the ground. Look, there you have what is yours’ [...] And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ (Matthew 25:25-30). Is it worth it?

Thinking in relation to the ministerial context, we wonder why some pastors are content with few people in their churches. What comes from their lips can feed multitudes, if that is the Lord's plan. If Sarah had conceived more natural children, she would have had the capacity to nurse them, but that was left to Keturah, Abraham's new wife, after the death of the first wife.

The centenarian Abraham married Keturah, who must have been quite young, as she bore him six sons and, perhaps, many daughters, since at that time only male children were recorded (Genesis 25:1-7). The blessing he received to be the father of Isaac continued to operate in the patriarch. Our God is extraordinary! He does not grant virtue for a single work only. Remember: the Lord is abundant in His deeds, so never be timid before Him. When you feel you should ask, do so with courage (Psalm 81:10).

It is possible that, around Sarah, there were younger women who could not breastfeed and, therefore, brought their children to her, who fed her own baby. Do not waste the potential that God has placed in you; after all, it exists to reach and bless many more people than you can imagine. Use with gratitude the resources granted by the Lord. Many need this blessing. Believe and enjoy!

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares