Today I read through Genesis chapters 16-18. They were familiar parts of the Bible so it took extra concentration to look at the passage with a fresh perspective rather than just skim through the parts that I already know so well.

I focused in on a tiny little verse in Chapter 18. The Lord appeared to Abram and Sarah to let them know that Sarah would indeed bear a child. To her, this was absurd being that she was quite far along in years and she actually laughed at the notion. Get that, she LAUGHED at God! To make things worse, Sarah denied flat out that she laughed and God plainly “called her out.” (see Gen 18:15)

What struck me is that the Lord made a visit to Abram and Sarah, gave them exciting news, and Sarah was found disbelieving God. From our perspective after reading this passage, it might be easy to reproach Sarah and look down on her disbelief, but we all have been there. You can’t deny that…
Have you ever thought about the fact that you can believe in God and not believe God? We can believe that God is the Almighty maker of heaven and earth, yet not believe what He promises or believe that He does what he says he will do. This is a dangerous place to be spiritually. Not believing God leaves us open to Satan’s lies and temptations. Satan just fuels the fire of disbelief.
Would you just hate for Christ to make His return to earth and find you in un-belief? You surly wouldn’t lose your salvation, but I imagine you would have lost some reward in heaven.
So, how do you rectify this un-belief? I really think it starts with an honest conversation with God; being up front with Him about your feelings. Then, ask Him to work on your heart and strengthen your belief in His Almighty Power. This won’t happen overnight. He might work on you for a while by speaking to you through His word or through various trials that test your belief. Let Him do His thing in your heart. Let Him “call you out.” Then, how great it will be to be found BELIEVING GOD when He returns!