Galatians 4:27-28 For it is written, Rejoice, you barren that bore not; break forth and cry, you that travail not… I. Depends on the promise — made to Abraham and secured in Christ — is effected by the Spirit — realized in the children of promise (ver. 28). II. Is certain — because the revealed purpose of God — which must surmount all the difficulties of barrenness and apparent desolation. III. Will be glorious — surpassing all experience — hope — faith. IV. Will be a source of unspeakable joy- to all believers- to the world at large. (J. Lyth.) Parallel Verses KJV: For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath an husband. |