
A Lesson in Abundance
All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.—Luke 21:4 (NIV)
So Sarah laughed to herself as she thought, “After I am worn out and my lord is old, will I now have this pleasure?”—Genesis 18:12 (NIV)
Sarah was ninety when she became a mother! Of course, she had doubted God’s promise would ever be fulfilled and yet when she held her baby in her arms, she was filled with joy. The name Isaac even means laughter. Sometimes God’s promises take us through hard times of doubt, grief, sarcasm—and ultimately elation.
Maker of Miracles, there is nothing You cannot do! Because of You, life is filled with wonder!

All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.—Luke 21:4 (NIV)

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.—James 1:17 (NIV)

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.—Hebrews 4:12 (NIV)