Matthew 19:26b, "With God all things are possible."
Hospitality was considered an obligation in Biblical days. There were few inns, so when strangers came by, people usually fed them and often took them in to spend the night. Abraham hurried to prepare a meal for the three men who came to his tent, and he shared generously. He told Sarah to bake bread for them with the finest flour, and Abraham himself chose a choice, tender calf to cook. I don't believe that Abraham knew that he was entertaining two angels and God Himself when he first greeted the three strangers and began to prepare food for them.
We, too, are exhorted to show hospitality to others. Romans 12:13 tells us to "Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality." I Peter 4:9 says we are to "Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling." And Hebrews 13:2 adds, "Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it." Who knows what people we may be entertaining, or what blessing may be in store for us, as we share our homes and meals with others. Actually we will be ministering to our Lord every time, because He has said if we show kindness to the least of people, we are showing kindness to Him.
God had promised Abraham that he would be the father of descendants too numerous to count. The three visitors added some important information about that promise on this visit. Sarah would be the mother of all these offspring, and she would have a baby within a year.
Sarah and Abraham were old, and Sarah was past her child bearing years. God had waited until this couple would need a miracle from Him to have a baby. It was obvious that only God could make it happen. But what is impossible with men is always possible for God. Nothing is ever too difficult for the Creator of this incredible universe. No problem, trial, or temptation we will ever face will be beyond His power to bring us through. And God is faithful. His promises are always true and dependable. We can count on Him even when we are facing a seemingly impossible situation. He wants us to continue to trust Him, as Abraham did, and see what wonders He will perform on our behalf.
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