Inside Beauty of Sarah (by Olufemi Agunbiade, PhD.

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Sarah: Wife of Abraham. Mother of Israel and Esau
Gen 17:15; 18: 12; 20:12; 24:67; 25:23; Prov 18:22; Heb 11:11
Matriarch Sarah (formerly Sarai) is a wife and also half-sister of Abraham. Her name was changed from
Sarai (my princess) to Sarah (mother of nations) by God. Beautiful, humble, and god fearing, but was
barren. She walked through strange and difficult terrains with her husband on the way to eternal
homeland. Was active and zealous for the fulfillment of her husband ministry. Worked and submitted
as “perfect help meet” to her husband. When worried about her husband’s heritage and where malice
could have been kept will the step-son she revealed her concerns to Abraham appropriately. She
demonstrated Christian marriage and participated actively to sustain the covenant relationship of her
family with the lord God Almighty.

Was a woman of subject to like passions. She was taken aback that a secret shortcoming she nurtured
as thought was revealed timely and openly by a visitor, and was afraid. By faith Sarah received strength
to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful
who had promised. Sarah wifehood became a legacy. Isaac her son married Rebekah, who was a great
comforter also.

He who finds a [true and faithful] wife finds a good thing

And obtains favor and approval from the LORD. Proverbs 18:22 (amp)
The following lessons could be learnt from the life of Sarah

1. A humble woman
2. She was an active and a positive center of the home
3. She was obedience to her husband
4. She was respective and selfless
5. Open minded and Intelligent woman
6. Not a pretentious person

Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and
are not afraid with any amazement. 1 Peter 3:6

7. Sarah life story teaches that God is faithful and never late concerning His promises.
8. Sarah was committed to wellbeing of her marriage and accomplished outstanding endings.

Prayers:

- Lord Jesus have mercy on me and overlook my misbehaviors

- Lord God almighty give me unction, wisdom, and grace to accomplish your purpose for my
marriage in Jesus Christ name.

Dr. Olufemi Agunbiade