Sarah's Laughter: The Humour of Manifestation

In Genesis 18:11-15, Sarah laughs when she hears that she will bear a child in her old age. The idea of manifesting such an impossible desire seems laughable to her:

"So Sarah laughed to herself as she thought, 'After I am worn out and my lord is old, will I now have this pleasure?'" (Genesis 18:12)

Neville Goddard would interpret Sarah’s laugh as a reflection of human doubt when faced with an extraordinary manifestation. It is deep-seated opposition in the subconscious. Like many of us, Sarah struggles to accept that the impossible can become possible through imagination.

In a humorous twist, when the Lord asks why she laughed, Sarah denies it:

"Then the Lord said to Abraham, 'Why did Sarah laugh and say, 'Will I really have a child, now that I am old?' Is anything too hard for the Lord?'" (Genesis 18:13-14)

Sarah responds, "I did not laugh," but the Lord, with divine humour, corrects her: "No, you did laugh." (Genesis 18:15)

This playful exchange highlights how the impossibility of manifestation often leads to disbelief, but also shows that nothing is beyond the power of imagination when aligned with divine will.

Sarah’s laughter is a reminder that manifestation often begins with disbelief. As Neville would point out, even our doubts are part of the process, and with persistence and faith, even the most improbable desires can come to fruition.