So he called its name Rehoboth,
because he said, “For now the Lord has made room for us, and we shall be
fruitful in the land” - Genesis 26:22.
Rehoboth means “broad
place" or “room enough.” The Lord blessed Isaac abundantly during his stay
in the land of Gerar. The Philistines became jealous as they felt threatened to
see the blessings of God upon Isaac’s life. The man began to prosper, and
continued prospering until he became very prosperous; for he had possessions of
flocks and possessions of herds and a great number of servants. So the
Philistines envied him - Genesis 26:13. They told Isaac to leave the area.
Isaac then moved to the valley of Gerar.
There he dug a well but the herdsmen of Gerar came and fought with him claiming
the well as theirs. So Isaac and his men dug another well and the herdsmen
claimed it too. So he called the name of the well Esek, because they quarreled
with him. Then they dug another well, and they quarreled over that one also. So
he called its name Sitnah - Genesis 26:20,21. These failures could have
discouraged Isaac. But he did not give up. But you, be strong and do not let
your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded - 2 Chronicles 15:7.
Isaac
moved again, and dug a new well. This time there was no dispute over it. So, he
named the well Rehoboth as the Lord had made room for them and they shall be
fruitful in the land. Now there is enough room for them to succeed no matter
the previous failures and the enemies were silenced. Whatever the enemy meant for evil, God turned it good for Isaac. God will bring us also to
Rehoboth to see victory where enemy cannot steal away anything from us. He will make enough
room for us to prosper and restore our previous losses. When a man’s ways
please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him - Proverbs 6:7.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, We thank You for
bringing us to Rehoboth where there is enough room for us to be fruitful in the
land. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
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