TOPIC: FOLLOWING GOD’S INSTRUCTIONS: ATTRACT STRIVE (5)
MEMORY VERSE: Is. 1:19
“19 If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the good of the land;”
BIBLE READING:
Gen. 26:18-21
“18. And Isaac dug again the wells of water which they had dug in the days of Abraham his father, for the Philistines had stopped them up after the death of Abraham. He called them by the names which his father had called them.”
“19. Also Isaac’s servants dug in the valley, and found a well of running water there.”
“20. But the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with Isaac’s herdsmen, saying, “The water is ours.” So he called the name of the well Esek, because they quarreled with him.”
“21. Then they dug another well, and they quarreled over that one also. So he called its name Sitnah.”
Thinking Point:
Strive are signs that we are with God and obeying His instructions. Many will strive with you because you are better than they are.
For everyone that obey God and follow His instruction duly, you may have to experience strive from people. God always makes His favorites fearful to their enemies or contemporaries. He instructs them to become great as long as they are ready to fully obey. Every great man in the Bible today read about are men who follow God’s instruction diligently and they all experience strive. Daniel experience strive from other governors during his time in Daniel 6. The Three Hebrews encountered strives with the King and men of Babylon, Daniel 3. When you are ready to fully obey God’s instructions, you are heading for strive.
The King couldn’t contain Isaac again. He told Isaac, “you are too much for us, please give us some space,” Gen. 26:17. The people of the land stood against Isaac even when He went to the valley of Gerar. When you are guided by God’s instructions you have agreed to enjoy strive. So, stop complaining because, you can’t be left alone but be rest assured that the Lord is with you even in all those strives around.
Father, uphold me in the midst of strives from all men. Make me victorious, come what may in Jesus Mighty Name, Amen.
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