Genesis 26:1-5 – Famine
God has sent a famine to the land of Canaan. You would think that this would make many questions and doubts run through Isaac’s mind. How good could this land of promise be if famines come to it and devastate it? But we don’t read of Isaac questioning or doubting anything. He just holds fast to God’s promises, and he is willing to go where God leads.
God directs Isaac where to go and what to do. God sends each of us the trials that best fit us, and He gives us the strength and understanding to do what is right. We can go anywhere or stay anywhere contentedly when God and His blessing is with us.
God renews with Isaac the covenant He has made with Abraham, promising Isaac the land of Canaan, many descendants, and the offspring that blesses all nations, the Messiah. It is good for us in difficult times to turn to God’s Word where we can be reminded of all the promises that God has given us.
God also reminds Isaac of the good example of Abraham’s obedience, and how God has blessed Abraham for it. God always blesses obedience, and parents should be a godly reminder of this to their children.
Questions
- What does God send to Canaan?
- Where is Isaac not to go?
- What does God promise Isaac?
Prayer Points
- Pray that we will be content wherever God puts us.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters