Sarah lived for 127 years before she died. What was significant about the Bible's mention reflects the importance of Sarah in the Bible. This was the only time that a woman's age was revealed upon her death. As a loving husband, Abraham grieved for her and wanted her to buried in the land that they were aliens in. So he asked to buy the land that she would be buried in rather than accept it as a gift. The peoples around the area respected Abraham so much that they wanted to give the land gratis but Abraham couldn't given that he knew of the 400 year exile. The plot of land was transacted for 400 shekels of silver - pretty steep price but it's all about location. I'm sure the area that Abraham had in mind was prime real estate. The cave that was used to bury Sarah was to be used for other relatives upon their passing.
It is hard for me to conjure what it would be like for me to bury Irene. Statistically, the opposite has been in vogue and so I tend not to think too deeply about it. I know that I would suffer deep and trying loss but still comfort knowing that she will be with her Savior.
This weekend is another "out-and -about" Saturday. Trying to do my morning walk before going to an Elders meeting and then the GFC Fundraiser. Long day but hopefully not too stressful. Glad that GG went to see Courageous and was encouraged and challenged by it. I too want to see it but the local theaters aren't inclined to carry it.
Praise for today: Be exalted, O God above the heavens, and let your glory be over all the earth. Ps 108:5
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