“Isaac planted crops in that land and the same year reaped a hundredfold, because the Lord blessed him. The man became rich, and his wealth continued to grow until he became very wealthy.” (Genesis 26:12-13 NIV)
“He moved on from there and dug another well, and no one quarreled over it. He named it Rehoboth, saying, ‘Now the Lord has given us room and we will flourish in the land.'” (Genesis 26:22 NIV)
Like his father Abraham, Isaac traveled from place to place as a shepherd. After experiencing difficulties in Gerar, he reopened the wells that his father had dug in several other locations. However, the local shepherds claimed those wells as their own. Twice in a row, Isaac chose to withdraw peacefully rather than engage in conflict. He named those wells Esek (“dispute”) and Sitnah (“hostility”). When he dug a third well, the quarrels ceased. He named it Rehoboth, acknowledging that God had made room for him to prosper. Isaac understood that preserving peace was more valuable than insisting on his rights.
This attitude of complete trust in God’s promises remains a powerful example today. When we experience injustice, loss, or unfair treatment at work or in ministry, our natural response is often to fight back—whether through personal confrontation or legal action. Yet choosing to let go peacefully and giving God room to act can open the door to far greater blessings.
The experiences of many believers show that when a new endeavor is begun according to the principle of Rehoboth—trusting that the Lord is the One who gives us our place—He often provides the necessary resources in remarkable ways and causes them to multiply. Do not waste your energy fighting over what has been taken from you. Preserve your integrity and move forward toward the spacious place that God has prepared for you.
Trusting that God will give you a place
Trusting that God will give you a place
“Isaac planted crops in that land and the same year reaped a hundredfold, because the Lord blessed him. The man became rich, and his wealth continued to grow until he became very wealthy.” (Genesis 26:12-13 NIV)
“He moved on from there and dug another well, and no one quarreled over it. He named it Rehoboth, saying, ‘Now the Lord has given us room and we will flourish in the land.'” (Genesis 26:22 NIV)
Like his father Abraham, Isaac traveled from place to place as a shepherd. After experiencing difficulties in Gerar, he reopened the wells that his father had dug in several other locations. However, the local shepherds claimed those wells as their own. Twice in a row, Isaac chose to withdraw peacefully rather than engage in conflict. He named those wells Esek (“dispute”) and Sitnah (“hostility”). When he dug a third well, the quarrels ceased. He named it Rehoboth, acknowledging that God had made room for him to prosper. Isaac understood that preserving peace was more valuable than insisting on his rights.
This attitude of complete trust in God’s promises remains a powerful example today. When we experience injustice, loss, or unfair treatment at work or in ministry, our natural response is often to fight back—whether through personal confrontation or legal action. Yet choosing to let go peacefully and giving God room to act can open the door to far greater blessings.
The experiences of many believers show that when a new endeavor is begun according to the principle of Rehoboth—trusting that the Lord is the One who gives us our place—He often provides the necessary resources in remarkable ways and causes them to multiply. Do not waste your energy fighting over what has been taken from you. Preserve your integrity and move forward toward the spacious place that God has prepared for you.