Lesson from our Session…………………………..
FRIDAY
(Genesis 26:12) Isaac sowed seed in that land, and in the same year reaped a hundredfold. The LORD blessed him,
Even as Ishmael met his needs as a hunter, Isaac met his needs as a farmer (and perhaps a shepherd) in a settled location. The reason Isaac reaped a hundredfold was because “the Lord blessed him;” however, Abimelech and those Isaac lived near made him move and quarreled with him over water rights; so, Isaac indeed lived as an alien in the land. God blessed Isaac even though he was as alien in the land, and those who lived in the land saw the blessing and power of the true God in the many good things God did for Isaac. They saw good reasons to trust in the true God as they saw God at work in Isaac’s life.
Lesson: Personal obedience leads to God’s richest blessings (vs. 12-13)
Reflection: To God, what happened to Isaac and Ishmael was personal as well as prophetic. God takes a personal interest in our lives and enjoys blessing us as we fulfill His will. Like a father proud of his children and grandchildren, we love giving when they travel in the path we know is best for them.