It's a fact of life in the natural world that we reap what we sow. If we plant apple trees, apple trees will grow - they won't magically morph into banana trees. This is so obvious we take it for granted, and in the same way in the spiritual world, we reap what we...

At Beersheba, Isaac's priorities are changed. His encounter with God (Gen 26:24-25) has a lasting impact on him, as he responds by building an altar there and calling on God’s name. Previously, he has stayed wherever he dug a well, found sufficient water and was not...

Isaac discovered that opposition and envy were obstacles to his growth, and even the wells his servants dug which had fresh water did not lead to a trouble-free life: Esek and Sitnah were wells which simply brought fresh disputes with them. (Esek means ‘dispute’ and...