The death of Sarah was mourned by Abraham, her loving husband, and by Isaac, her devoted son. Abraham knew that he was soon to follow her, but he also believed that God's plan would be carried on through Isaac. That is why he was so specific about the kind of wife he should have. His was not the attitude of an overbearing father but of the Lord's faithful servant who wanted to make sure that God's will would be done.

God was very patient in unfolding His plan. He knew the right moment in history for the coming of His Son, born of the house of David of the tribe of Judah. Through the human arms of His divine Son God the Father would reach out to embrace the whole world in His love. The Pharisees in the Gospel did not have the mind of God. They were petty where God was big, exclusive where God was all loving. That is why they could not comprehend the actions of Jesus whereby He welcomed even those considered to be sinners and outside the law. Jesus has shown us that God is our true Father who embraces us with divine love.