Wednesday, January 11, 2012

In Genesis 25 and 26, Wednesday's reading, the offspring of Abraham and his new wife, Keturah, are listed.  It is specifically noted that he gave them gifts while he was alive, but then sent them away from Isaac.  All of his wealth and belonging went to his son Isaac at his death.  Events in the life of Isaac are similar in a number of ways to his father's.  They both had beautiful, barren wives.  They both lied about their relationships to these women to save themselves from perceived harm.  Their prayers were answered and they were given children. In the case of Isaac and Rebekah, the wait was "only" 20 years. They prospered under God's protection and blessing.  And now, I think it gets very interesting!