Daily Butter: The Folly of Faith

I know it's been a while, but it's become clear to me that I need something (if even the structure of this little exercise) to keep me grounded, so without any further delay...

My little addition to Our Daily Bread (8/14/12):

By faith even Sarah herself, when she was unable to have children, ... considered that the One who had promised was faithful.
    (Hebrews 11:11 HCSB)

C. P. Hia words in today's ODB about the difficulties on the journey being greatly overshadowed by the destination and this verse from the focus passage teamed up with some words that my pastor said on Sunday. Pastor Larry reminded us all that skepticism is welcome in His presence. Sarah here is remembered for her faith, but the thought of God's promise made her laugh (Genesis 18:10-15) and even the name of the son became a reminder of the incredible promise fulfilled (Genesis 21:1-7). It amazes me that the scripture repeatedly calls Him "the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob." That the God of the Universe would choose to allow himself to be known through the generations as the the God of "He laughs" reminds me of one amazing truth: God desires that we be drawn near to him, and He can take those who approach only to laugh in His face to have their eyes opened and transform them when He proves Himself faithful.