Genesis 25:19-20 This is the account of the family line of Abraham’s son Isaac. Abraham became the father of Isaac, and Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah daughter of Bethuel the Aramean from Paddan Aram and sister of Laban the Aramean.
Isaac is the chosen son of Abraham. However, even Isaac and Rebekah had to wait 20 years for the fulfillment of their dream to have children. That’s a long time. I would have figured this child of promise would have had everything in life as soon as he thought of it.
Genesis 25:21 Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was childless. The Lord answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant.
That thought is rather ridiculous, I know. I’ve seen God work through the waiting. I’ve seen how faith is shaped and strengthened when “Not yet,” “Not like this,” “My plans, not yours” is the answer. It can be difficult and frustrating, but trust grows, as long as we keep our hearts focused on Him, our minds rooted in Him.
Genesis 25:22 The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, “Why is this happening to me?” So she went to inquire of the Lord.
Precious Savior, Forgive me when I get so wrapped up in my plans, my ways, my dreams that I get ahead of You, that I forget that I am here to praise You, worship You, shine Your light. Help me to be so deeply rooted in You that Your will IS my will. Help me, Jesus. Amen.
Genesis 25:23 The Lord said to her, “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.”
Have a blessed day.