He appears to her. While to the carnal mind this emphasis may seem to be overdone and, therefore, unkind; it, however, was needed in order to help give due honor and attention to the power of God. So the very first thing “the angel of the LORD” spoke about in this revelation to the woman was her barrenness. The very first thing she heard from God was about her lack. Then after He had addressed her deficiency, He then gave her the promise that she would “bear a son” (v. 5). Being made acutely aware