From the previous posts, we identified that Sarah’s redemption was near. She had received the promise to have a son in the next year. Such exciting news! She might have started taking care of herself and preparing physically and emotionally for the arrival of her promised child. The joy might have been contagious. Sarah’s time was up for her manifestation. The 90 year old woman was going to have a child of her own. Her days would have been filled with gratitude and worship. She would have practically changed from being a sad woman to a happy contented woman full of joy and life. She would have looked her best and her intimate life with Abraham would have been revamped. You could possibly hear the joy in her voice and her actions would have been full of grace and positive vibes. Sarah and Abraham moved to a new location and let’s see what happened. and there Abraham said of his wife Sarah, “She is my sister.” Then Abimelek king of Gerar sent for Sarah and took her. (Genesis 20:2) “Now Abraham moved on from there into the region of the Negev and lived between Kadesh and Shur. For a while he stayed in Gerar, and there Abraham said of his wife Sarah, “She is my sister.” Then Abimelek king of Gerar sent for Sarah and took her.” (Genesis 20:1-2). I have read this scripture over and over again and every time, I had to stop and go back to Genesis 12. Was that not the same lie Abraham told Pharaoh that almost cost him his wife? Why did he lie again? Sarah might be related to him but in those two instances, the best description of Sarah’s role is a wife not a sister. Abraham tried to defend his actions to Abimelek, king of Gerar: “Besides, she really is my sister, the daughter of my father though not of my mother; and she became my wife. And when God had me wander from my father’s household, I said to her, ‘This is how you can show your love to me: Everywhere we go, say of me, “He is my brother.” (Genesis 20:12-13) But wait, was Sarah not 90 years old? Understanding the physical beauty of Sarah still blows my mind. She lived in an age where physical enhancements with surgeries were not available yet she looked so beautiful and presentable that even at 90 years, she still had royal admirers. What a natural beauty! God once again saved the situation: “But God came to Abimelek in a dream one night and said to him, “You are as good as dead because of the woman you have taken; she is a married woman.” Now Abimelek had not gone near her, so he said, “Lord, will you destroy an innocent nation? Then God said to him in the dream, “Yes, I know you did this with a clear conscience, and so I have kept you from sinning against me. That is why I did not let you touch her. Now return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet, and he will pray for you and you will live. But if you do not return her, you may be sure that you and all who belong to you will die.”(Genesis 20:3-4, 6-7). Sarah, the woman in expectation, had to succumb to a family lie to save her husband. God does not condone liars. No matter how matured you are in the things of God, He expects you to live truthfully. Abraham was a friend of God but when he and Sarah lied, God did not overlook it. He came down to fix the situation. The Bible is specific on the punishment for all liars: Revelations 21: 8-10 identify the lake of fire as their final destination. Sarah was very close to her heart’s desire. That lie could have rid her of her joy. When it is quarter to your breakthrough be on your guard so the enemy does not use lies and tricks to make you miss your opportunities.
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