07-28-2025 PART 3: Abraham’s Zeal, God’s Promise, and the Power of a Timely Reminder

Section 1

Abraham’s extraordinary hospitality continues in Genesis 18, where his reverence for the divine visitors is shown through urgent and intentional acts of service. He runs—despite his age—to prepare the very best for the guests: top-quality flour, a fattened calf, cheese curds, milk, and fresh bread. The speed and zeal with which he serves reflect a heart that longs to honor God with excellence. David Spoon highlights how Abraham isn’t simply offering leftovers; he’s involving others, coordinating resources, and waiting attentively under the trees—ready to serve again if needed. This is not just obedience, it’s wholehearted worship.

Section 2

In the midst of Abraham’s hospitality, God initiates a pivotal moment: “Where is Sarah your wife?” It's not a question born of ignorance but of divine orchestration. The Lord is reshaping Abraham’s focus back to the promise. The reaffirmation comes: “About this time next year...your wife will have a son.” After 24 years of anticipation, God is declaring that the time has finally come. David underscores how God often reorients our thinking, not because He needs clarity, but because we do. Just as Abraham is reminded of the promise, we, too, must often be refocused on what God has already spoken—even if it feels delayed by earthly standards.

Section 3

The teaching closes with a comparison between Abraham’s time and ours. God's promises are not on our schedule; they’re on His, and that means what looks like delay may simply be preparation. David ties this to the second coming of Christ and other personal promises God has made to His people, emphasizing that if the Lord has truly promised something, it will come to pass. Like Abraham, we’re called to serve in the meantime, giving our best and remaining alert under the tree. God is faithful to complete what He begins, and His timing—though often a mystery—is always perfect.