Got Dirt In Your Well?
I've been reading through the One Year Bible for the last two weeks and I am really enjoying my time in God's Word. Today I came across a curious incident that happened in Isaac's life that really resonated with me.
In Genesis 26, a severe famine threatened Isaac and his family. God tells Isaac to stay where he is and that God would bless him. Isaac follows God's instructions and stays put. He plants crops and soon sees that God is faithful to the promise. We are told that God gives him a hundredfold harvest. God is true to his word.
However, the blessing that Isaac receives causes envy to crop up in the hearts of the Philistines that live around Isaac. According to Genesis 26:15, Isaac's enemies fill his water wells with dirt! Can you believe that!?!
Talk about being bitter! Life is like this sometimes. There is always someone that will be quick to fill your well with dirt. This doesn't mean that God's blessing has left you. It doesn't mean that God's favor has moved on.
It just means that someone is envious of the relationship and blessings that you are experiencing with God. Your approval rating is given to you only by The One who matters. He promises to fill you with living water. Take heart!
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