Genesis 26

Scripture:  Genesis 26:1-16

Observation:  We see history repeating itself, as Isaac tells King Abimelech that Rebekah is his sister for fear of being killed on account of her beauty.  This time the king sees Isaac showing love to Rebekah as a husband to a wife, and realizes this is not Isaac's sister.  When confronted, Isaac admits that he lied to protect himself from dying.  Abimelech is angry at the deception that could have brought punishment on them, and orders that no one touch either Isaac or Rebekah.  As God blesses Isaac and makes him wealthy, the Philistines become jealous and stop up all of Abraham's wells.  Abimelech finally asks Isaac to leave their lands.

Application:  Our children learn from our examples, whether those examples are good or bad.  Isaac should have known that this lie he told could bring dire consequences, but it was what his own father had done in the past and he just repeated the same behavior.  It's so important to watch the things we say and do, because our children are watching.

Prayer:  Father, I want to be the best role model for my children, a mother they can imitate without fear of wrongdoing.  Help me to always do all things as unto You, so that my children will do the same.  In Jesus' name, Amen.