Ever feel betrayed?
Ever been overwhelmed and undone by a patently aggravating nemesis? I have. You have too. I was reading about Isaac’s challenges with his enemies in the desert during a famine. When the Philistines filled his wells with dirt, Isaac dug new wells. He named these two wells- ARGUMENT and OPPOSITION (Genesis 26:19-21). He later named his third well ROOM ENOUGH for the Lord made room for them (Genesis 26:22). Despite contentious opposition and troubling times, God blessed Isaac a hundredfold in the desert in accordance with His promise (Genesis 26:12). Isaac didn’t deny the depth of his problems, but by keeping his eyes on God rather than on his enemy he found a powerful way to respond. Most opt for fight or flight…uncontrolled anger or bottled up withdrawal…hysterics or pouting. Not Isaac…he found a third way. In fighting the dragon he didn’t become the dragon. He resisted the gateway drug of irritability that often leads to sarcasm, resentment and hostility. He jettisoned the stinking-thinking and made room for God’s Promises to prevail. We can all drink deeply from this well!!
Dr. Michael Sprague is the Louisiana State Chaplain with the Capitol Commission and President of Grace Adventures. Michael does life with his wonderful wife Donna and resides in Mandeville, LA. His motto is “Bet the Farm on God.” You can find more information about Michael here.
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