Differences Settled Peacefully

God Blesses and Recreates

A Troubled Birth

Genesis 26:28-33 The Message (MSG)

28-29 They said, “We’ve realized that God is on your side. We’d like to make a deal between us—a covenant that we maintain friendly relations. We haven’t bothered you in the past; we treated you kindly and let you leave us in peace. So—God’s blessing be with you!”
30-31 Isaac laid out a feast and they ate and drank together. Early in the morning they exchanged oaths. Then Isaac said good-bye and they parted as friends.
32-33 Later that same day, Isaac’s servants came to him with news about the well they had been digging, “We’ve struck water!” Isaac named the well Sheba (Oath), and that’s the name of the city, Beersheba (Oath-Well), to this day.

For Reflection

Many recognized Isaac's humble response to what most other people of the time should be the subject of revenge as a work of God in Isaac. Yes, Isaac suffered for his trust in God but his response to suffering spoke volumes about his God. Isaac's non-violent response lead to lasting peace.

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Pray so that you will be able to be a beacon for God's path to lasting peace.


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