Daily Devotions

My Song In The Night (Genesis)
我夜间的歌曲《创世记》

My Song In The Night (Genesis)
我夜间的歌曲《创世记》
 
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Day 179

Text: Genesis 26: 22-23

MEDITATION

Genesis 26:22-23

22 And he moved from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it. 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.”
23 Then he went up from there to Beersheba.

MEANINGFUL APPLICATION TO LIFE

1. Moving to yet another location

a. Isaac chose to move away from quarrelsome and hostile neighbours.
b. He sought to avoid any unnecessary conflict that could result in bloodshed.

2. The location of the wells

a. Each location was quite far from each other.
b. Each time Isaac moved from one locale to another, it must have been a very great hassle for the hundreds of people associated with him.

3. The third well

a. Once again, another well was dug successfully.
b. This time, there was no dispute.
c. Isaac called the well, “Rehoboth” which means “open space”.

4. Isaac’s comment

a. It was a significant word uttered.
b. His mention of the LORD means that he held fast to his faith.
c. He had trusted that God would protect and provide adequately.
d. There was confidence that they would be fruitful in the future.

5. To Beersheba

a. Isaac was back to familiar territory.
b. This was where Abraham had traversed before. That must have brought comfort.

经文:创世记 26:22-23

沉思

《创世记 26:22-23》
22以撒离开那里,又挖了一口井,他们不为这井争竞了,他就给那井起名叫利河伯。他说:“耶和华现在给我们宽阔之地,我们必在这地昌盛。”

23以撒从那里上别是巴去。

在生活里有意义地应用

1.再次搬到另一个地方去

a.以撒选择搬离爱吵架和满怀敌意的邻居
b.他设法避免不必要的冲突以免发生流血事件

2.井的位置

a.每一口井都彼此相距很远
b.每次以撒从一个地方迁去另一个地方,将会大肆动员几百个随从他的人

3.第三口井

a.再一次,第三口井被成功地挖掘了
b.这次,没有任何争竞
c.以撒把这口井叫做“利河伯”,意思是“宽阔之地”

4.以撒的解说

a.这是一句很有意义的话
b.他之提到上帝,表示他坚守他的信心
c.他深信上帝会保护和充分地提供所需
d.他们坚信他们的未来将会昌盛

5.上别是巴去

a.以撒回到熟悉的领域
b.这是亚伯拉罕以前经过的地方。这定会带来安慰